If the axon of a neuron were not able to perform its function, _____
a) the neuron would receive no signals.
b) the neuron would send no signals.
c) the neuron would not reproduce.
d) the neuron signals would become erratic.
Answer: b
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a. a placebo b. the dependent variable c. a confounding variable d. the independent variable
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a. Weber's constant c. opponents process theory b. psychophysics theory d. signal-detection theory
Albert Ellis recently changed the name of his therapy to __________
a. rational-cognitive therapy b. rational-behavioral therapy c. rational emotive behavior therapy d. he did not change the name of his therapy
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A) can easily be misapplied. B) fail to account for genetic contributions to human traits. C) are primarily used to study adopted children. D) are likely to exaggerate the role of the environment on human traits.