A neuron's resting potential is due to the greater concentration of:


Answer: Potassium ions inside the neuron and the greater concentration of sodium ions outside the neuron.

Psychology

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Imagine that your professor is discussing the prevalence of psychological disorders in the general population, and he says, "A study conducted in 2012 estimated that about 11% of the population has a psychological disorder at any one time."

If you were to estimate a confidence interval, based on this numberâ€"11%â€"you would be most likely a. to use the confirmation bias inappropriately. b. to estimate this range by using the availability heuristic, which would be biased because of recent examples. c. to rely too heavily on an anchor, and not make large enough adjustments to that anchor. d. to use decision frames inappropriately.

Psychology

According to Savin-Williams and Diamond (2004), the development of sexual identity in gay males and lesbians involves several steps. Which of the following is not one of those steps?

a. attraction to members of the same sex b. self-labeling as gay or lesbian c. sexual contact with members of the same sex d. joining gay or lesbian support groups

Psychology

What did Erikson propose was the main crisis of late adulthood?

a. trust vs. mistrust b. industry vs. inferiority c. ego identity vs. confusion d. ego integrity vs. despair

Psychology

According to the Alzheimer's Association, individuals who are ________ years or older are at risk for developing dementia.

65 85 55 75

Psychology