The phase following firing during which a neuron's action potential cannot be triggered is called the
a. relative refractory period. c. resting potential.
b. refractory period. d. all-or-none period.
B
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According to research, which of the following statements is true about the relationship between self-efficacy and physical appearance?
a. For men, self-esteem had a greater effect on their feelings of being in control of their lives than did their physical appearance. b. Older baby-faced adults reported lower levels of self-efficacy because of their inability to create a perception of maturity. c. People who were rated less attractive reported lower feelings of control in both job and social situations. d. Height was found to be unrelated to the extent to which people felt in control of their lives.
Sarunas is a social psychologist. He is probably most interested in reading about a study demonstrating the effects of
a. similarity of attitudes on interpersonal attraction. b. immigration patterns on stock market activity. c. distraction of attention to a visual display. d. narcotic substances on neurotransmitter activity in the brain.
Whenever a challenge forces people to adjust or adapt,
a. ineffective coping has occurred. b. stress is occurring. c. learned helplessness will result. d. a physical or mental illness will result.
Which gland(s) specifically regulate(s) functions such as body temperature and heart rate?
A) the thyroid gland B) the pituitary gland C) the adrenal glands D) the pineal gland