A burst of intense stimulation to a dendrite by one or more axons connected to it in a rapid series can be described as the ____
a. long-term potentiation of the cell's response to stimuli
b. long-term inhibition of the cell's response to stimuli
c. potentiation of the cell's response to stimuli for a few seconds
d. inhibition of the cell's response to stimuli for a few seconds
a
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a. Increased propensity and opportunity b. Acquiring full license c. Socialized delinquents d. Increased protective factor
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a. the date's intelligence b. the date's self-esteem c. the date's physical attractiveness d. the date's similarity to you
If the behavioural view of conversion disorder were accurate, then what would be true regarding experimental research on visual perception among the hysterically blind?
a) They would accurately perceive images shown below conscious awareness. b) They would not be able to accurately respond to images presented to them. c) They would also exhibit other symptoms that would impair other cognitive processes. d) They would begin to show difficulties in other sensory modalities.