In examining the mechanisms of memory, researchers have found that during the formation of memories:
A. the chemical gates of a neuron are always closed
B. neurons secrete fewer neurotransmitters
C. neurons remain inactive
D. neurons form new connections
Answer: D
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a. the entire group to which a law of nature applies. b. a subset of a group to which a law of nature applies. c. all the people or subjects in the world. d. an infinite number that cannot be counted.
Positive reinforcement plays a major role in which of the following anxiety or anxiety-related disorders?
a. Obsessive-compulsive disorder b. Post-traumatic stress disorder c. Social anxiety disorder d. Generalized anxiety disorder
In a study designed to measure aggressive play of boys and girls who attend either a public school or a private school, which of the following statements is least correct?
A. There may be a simple main effect of gender. B. There may be an effect of aggressive play. C. There may be a gender × type of school interaction. D. There may be a simple main effect of the type of school.
All but which of the following describes the practice of psychotherapy?
a. based on verbal interactions b. used to resolve emotional problems c. used to resolve behavioral problems d. involves the use of psychiatric drugs when needed e. comprises many different types