A fatty substance that is wrapped around the shaft of axons in the nervous system and whose function is to insulate neurons and speed up the neural impulse is called a __________
a) synaptic vesicle.
b) dendrite.
c) glial cell.
d) myelin cell.
d
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Suppose your town is located in a valley. Obviously, you realize that, regardless of whether you look at it up close or from a hilltop, the size of your town doesn't change. This is primarily due to __________.
A. size constancy B. color constancy C. retinal disparity D. stereopsis
Why is the concept of base rate important in decisions that involve the representativeness heuristic?
a. People usually don't pay enough attention to base rate when making these decisions. b. People are so aware of information about base rate that they typically make accurate decisions. c. People rarely make the small-sample fallacy when making these decisions. d. When people have a background in statistics, they are much more likely to make correct decisions on tasks involving the representativeness heuristic.
Which part of the brain is hyper-responsive in GAD?
E. Amygdala F. Hippocampus G. Thalamus H. Olfactory bulb
Which theories emphasize unconscious motives and inner conflicts?
a. humanistic c. psychoanalytic b. existential d. learning