The "spontaneous firing rate" of a neuron refers to ____
a. its resting potential
b. its rate of energy consumption
c. its rate of producing action potentials even when it is not stimulated
d. the velocity of its action potentials under normal conditions
c
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a. After the birth of a new baby b. After a natural disaster c. After a partner's return from military deployment d. All of these
Medications for psychotic symptoms are sometimes referred to as
a. psychotic medication. b. neurologic medication. c. antipsychotic medication. d. anti-neuroleptic medication.
Jason is a mechanic who rebuilt several cars last year, though he failed out of college the year before. On the Wechsler Intelligence Scale it would be unusual for Jason to
a. score higher on the verbal subtests than the performance subtests. b. score equally well on the verbal and performance subtests. c. score higher on the performance subtests than the verbal subtests. d. none of these.
Rough-and-tumble play ________.
A. is more common among girls than among boys B. is unique to humans C. peaks in the preschool years, then declines during adolescence D. offers lessons in how to handle combative interactions with restraint