Consonants are formed by ______.
A. changes in high amplitude frequency bands
B. altering the shape of the mouth
C. impeding the flow of air through the vocal tract
D. altering the position of the larynx
Answer: C
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a. irresistible impulse—lack of willpower or control over behavior b. M'Naghten Rule—lack of willpower or control over behavior c. M'Naghten Rule—unable to help in one's defense d. irresistible impulse—did not know right from wrong
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a. negative punisher for gambling b. positive punisher for gambling c. conditioned stimulus for gambling d. negative reinforcer for gambling
A neurotransmitter is released into a synapse, but it has no effect on a neighboring neuron. Which of the following best accounts for the unresponsiveness of the neighboring neuron?
A. The neighboring neuron does not contain any neurotransmitters of its own. B. The neighboring neuron's vesicles are defective. C. The neighboring neuron has an outer membrane. D. The neighboring neuron's receptors do not accept this type of neurotransmitter.
Which of the following is an example of "time out from positive reinforcement"?
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