The tree-like branches of a neuron that receive information from other neurons are called _____.

A. axons
B. dendrites
C. soma
D. myelin


Answer: B

Psychology

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Shaun is an alcoholic who consumes more alcohol than food. He develops symptoms of disorientation and memory loss, but at the same time, seems to have a fantastic imagination. For example, when he met his doctor for the first time, they had a long discussion about how they were both from Portland, Oregon, and went to school with many of the same people. In reality, Shaun is from Chicago,

Illinois, and has never been to Oregon. His ability manufacture a story like this to cover the fact that he cannot remember his own personal history likely results from a. thiamine excess. b. thiamine deficiency. c. vitamin D excess. d. vitamin D deficiency.

Psychology

The term ____________________ is used to refer to efforts to manage or master conditions of threat or demand that tax one's resources

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

A part of the brain that seems to be directly involved with hunger and eating is the:

a. cerebellum c. thalamus b. hypothalamus d. occipital lobe

Psychology

Albert lost the keys to his car sometime between the time he locked it and his return to the car about three hours later. Albert retraced his steps, going to all of the places he visited after he initially locked the car. Albert is using __________ to find his keys

a. trial and error c. a heuristic b. an algorithm d. divination

Psychology