What term describes the difference in voltage that typically exists between the inside and the outside of a neuron?
A. Concentration gradient
B. Generator potential
C. Resting potential
D. Shock gradient
Answer: C
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a. testosterone levels b. estrogen levels c. prolactin d. the alpha-fetoprotein level in their blood
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a. when parents tell stories about their own falls. b. when the infant gains experience at crawling. c. at a genetically timed maturational age of six months. d. when the infant observes others' falls, regardless of its own personal experiences.
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A. authoritarian B. permissive C. authoritative D. easy
A useful strategy for coping with stress involves ________
A) avoiding negative thoughts and emotion-provoking stimuli B) engaging in activities that reduce or counter the negative emotions produced by stress C) engaging in efforts to modify or change the cause of the stress D) seeking contact with humans (or even a pet) that can provide social support E) engaging in temporary, short-term behaviors that temporarily alleviate the negative emotions caused by stress, such as drinking alcohol or over-eating