What does depolarization in a neuron refer to?
What will be an ideal response?
It refers to a shift in a neuron's membrane voltage potential, generally from its resting potential of approximately -70 mV towards 0 mV. During an action potential, this depolarization actually involves a shift from its resting potential beyond 0 mV to around +30 mV.
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a. Cognitive-behavioral therapy b. Family therapy c. Controlled weight gain d. SSRI treatment
Lynne always wants to go visit her grandparents because when she visits they give her a new toy. The grandparents have ____ her visiting behavior
a. reinforced b. extinguished c. punished d. extinguished
When individuals act in self-destructive ways, Rogers blamed it on:
a. the fact that they were innately bad b. unconditional positive regard given to them by others c. our true selves d. faulty socialization practices
Which of the following punishment schedules is the most effective?
A. FR-10 B. FR-5 C. FR-1 D. VR-5