Compare the function of a monosynaptic stretch reflex and a polysynaptic reflex.

What will be an ideal response?


Monosynaptic stretch reflexes involve one synapse. They are useful in a variety of ways, such as helping to pull up additional weight or to control posture. Polysynaptic reflexes involve many neurons and help with limb withdrawal from pain or with the startle reflex.

Psychology

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a. formal; informal b. interpersonal; formal c. formal; interpersonal d. informal; violent

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Ivan Pavlov proved that reflexes cannot be learned by association

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Which cause of intellectual disability is 100 percent preventable?

a. phenylketonuria (PKU) b. Down syndrome c. fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) d. fragile X syndrome

Psychology

Implicit memory:

A) is sometimes tested with word fragments B) can be seen in priming experiments C) is associated with performance change D) does not require conscious recall of experiences E) all of the above

Psychology