The branchlike structures that receive messages from other neurons are called __________.

A. axons
B. nerve bundles
C. dendrites
D. synapses


Answer: C

Psychology

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Physical punishment tends to be most effective when it is

a. very harsh. b. administered immediately after the offensive act. c. not accompanied by verbal explanations. d. not combined with other efforts to reinforce behavior.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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