The myelin sheath of an axon:
A) functions only as a guard against diseases.
B) allows efficient transmission of signals to other neurons, organs, or muscles.
C) receives and processes information from all parts of the body.
D) keeps a cell alive.
B) allows efficient transmission of signals to other neurons, organs, or muscles.
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Which of these is closest to normal in people with Korsakoff's syndrome or other damage to the prefrontal cortex?
a. Implicit memory b. Episodic memory c. Declarative memory d. Reasoning ability
One beneficial property of connectionist networks is graceful degradation, which refers to the property that
a. these networks learn by a process that is analogous to the way a child learns about the world by making mistakes and being corrected. b. learning a new concept does not interfere with remembering a previously learned concept. c. damage to the system does not completely disrupt its operation. d. learning can be generalized between similar concepts to facilitate future learning.
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is currently in its _______ edition and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children is currently in its _________ edition.
A. fifth; fourth B. sixth; eighth C. eighth; sixth D. fourth; fifth
The __________ has established a code of ethics that governs psychological research
a. United States Research Propriety Board (USRPB) b. International Ethics Committee (IEC) c. American Psychological Research Board (APRB) d. American Psychological Association (APA)