At one end of the neuron are swollen, bulblike structures called ________, which make it possible for the neuron to stimulate nearby glands, muscles, or other neurons
a. soma
b. axons
c. dendrites
d. terminal buttons
Answer: d. terminal buttons
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a) amniocentesis b) sonogram c) first-trimester screen d) embryoscopy
Which of the following is true of resilient people?
A. They are likely to be genetically predisposed to produce chemicals that can moderate the effects of cortisol. B. They are not able to work with what they have and tend to complain about whatever situation they find themselves in. C. They avoid stress by acting as if the stress were not even there. D. They depend on their social network to help deal with stress.
Rosemarie wants her son Marc to be more motivated to practice the violin on his own. Based on research on the overjustication effect, what would be the LEAST effective way to intrinsically motivate Marc to practice?
a. Surprise him with 20 dollars after he practices. b. Do not provide him with any reward. c. Promise to pay him 30 dollars every time he practices the violin. d. Surprise him with 50 dollars after he practices.
Research by Teunissen and colleagues demonstrated that people with a ________ desire to drink alcohol and with ________ self-control are most vulnerable to alcoholic temptation
a. high; low b. high; high c. low; high d. low; low