Which of the following statements is true of a neural impulse?
A) A neural impulse jumps across a synaptic cleft like an electrical spark because of the polarization of chloride ions.
B) The process by which a neural impulse travels is electrochemical.
C) A neural impulse is carried by efferent neurons and not by afferent neurons.
D) The strength of a neural impulse varies from high to low depending on the distance travelled by it.
B
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a. Postponing marriage and/or parenting b. Being from the western or southern United States c. Being from a rural area d. Being the oldest child in the family
Contrary to Adler's theory, which of the following did research on only-born adults present?
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a. Eyes b. Arms c. Mouth d. Toes
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The results of the study revealed that the use of the word "you" caused people to be A) less persuaded by the ad only when the ad contained strong arguments. B) more persuaded by the ad only when the ad contained strong arguments. C) less persuaded by the ad regardless of the strength of the arguments. D) more persuaded by the ad regardless of the strength of the arguments.