The electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron is called:
a. a resting potential
b. a synaptic gap
c. an action potential
d. a neurotransmitter
C
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A) fraternal twins Billy and Bobby B) siblings Cara and Drew C) monozygotic twins Sadie and Sara D) dizygotic twins Mari and Matt
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a. pagan b. parapsychologist c. skeptic d. pseudoscientist
The first intelligence measure developed by Binet and Simon (1905) was intended to
a. establish intellectual norms for the French population. b. identify children who could benefit from special academic instruction. c. measure the intelligence of preschoolers. d. identify gifted children. e. measure the intelligence of criminals.
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A. academic ability B. intelligence quotient C. job performance ratings D. diagnoses made by two or more clinicians