If a researcher said that a substance had produced hyperpolarization, she means that:
a. the charge outside the neuron became more negative.
b. the charge outside the neuron became more positive.
c. the charge in the neuron became more negative.
d. the charge in the neuron became more positive.
Ans: C
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a. have values between 0 and 4. b. have values between -1 and +1. c. have only negative values. d. We cannot say what the values on that axis would be.
Which of the following statements about instincts is FALSE?
A) An instinct is a pattern of behavior that is assumed to be universal throughout a species. B) Instincts are learned behavioral responses. C) Instincts are generally set in motion by a "sign stimulus." D) Instincts may explain a great deal of nonhuman animal behavior.
Classical conditioning involves learning:
a. to ignore those things that are repeated but are of no significant consequence b. that one event predicts another c. to conserve our limited resources d. novel behaviors we have never performed before
Which of the following is NOT a behavioral remedy to treat insomnia?
a. avoiding stimulants, such as caffeine and cigarettes b. drinking a glass of wine an hour before bedtime each night c. using progressive muscle relaxation d. engaging in light exercise six hours before bedtime