The term ________ is defined as the span of time, after an action potential has been generated, when a neuron is returning to its resting state and the neuron cannot generate an action potential.
A. "resting period"
B. "resting potential"
C. "graded potential"
D. "refractory period"
Answer: D
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b. They grieve about their physical deterioration. c. They take a job with lower pay. d. They reassess their goals.
Although the Durham ruling in 1954 allowed mental health professionals to present information about an accused person's mental state, it became apparent that
A. no mental health professional wanted to participate in court proceedings. B. mental health professionals could not reliably assess whether mental illness caused criminal behavior. C. judges were reluctant to include testimony from mental health professionals in their decisions. D. juries were reluctant to consider testimony from mental health professionals.
In terms of violent television and aggressive behavior, the textbook authors state that:
A) there is a small positive correlation between exposure to violent TV and adolescents' aggressive behavior. B) there is a large positive correlation between exposure to violent TV and adolescents' aggressive behavior, but there is no causal evidence. C) there is no significant correlation between exposure to violent TV and adolescents' aggressive behavior. D) there is a causal link between watching violent TV and adolescents' aggressive behavior.
The fact that our bodies can shake when we feel happy or scared can be seen as a refutation of the:
A. James-Lange theory. B. Cannon-Bard theory. C. two-factor theory. D. cognitive-mediational theory.