What effect might a disease that destroyed oligodendrocytes have on neuronal function?
a. Mitochondria in a neuron would no longer function.
b. Neurons would be unable to form the blood-brain barrier.
c. Electrical impulses would be unable to travel down axons.
d. Neurotransmission from the neuron would increase.
Ans: C
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One main disadvantage of structured observation is
A. observations that are made using structured observation are made under conditions that are less natural than those imposed in the laboratory. B. failure to follow similar procedures each time an observation is made may make it difficult for other observers to obtain similar results. C. the degree of control in structured observations unduly constrains the flexibility needed by researchers. D. the compromise between the passive nonintervention of naturalistic observation and the precise control of laboratory methods has not proven to be effective.
According to the American Psychological Association, researchers must a. eliminate all risk to participants b. minimize risk to participants
c. use deception if there are risks to participants. d. pay participants if they are put at risk.
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