Which of these is the most accurate description of what occurs when a neural impulse moves down the length of a neuron?
a) exchange of ions
b) increase in pressure
c) sudden release of endorphins
d) sudden decrease in hormone levels
ANS: a
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a. unconditioned stimulus. b. conditioned stimulus. c. unconditioned response. d. conditioned response.
Which of the following would be considered intrinsic motivation?
a. reading a book on history for extra credit to improve your grade b. reading a book on history to impress your teacher c. reading a book on history to increase your knowledge d. all of these
Tamika grew up in an African American family and neighborhood, and retains the values, interests, and communication style of those roots. She chooses to live in a predominantly African American neighborhood and work in a community development organization there. She limits her contacts with the wider society. What acculturative strategy is this?
a. assimilating b. separating c. marginality d. biculturality
The average number of alters observed in individuals with dissociative identity disorder is
A. 1. B. 2. C. 15. D. 100.