_____ summation occurs when excitatory potentials from lots of different presynaptic neurons cause the postsynaptic neuron to reach its threshold and fire.
a) total
b) temporal
c) partial
d) spatial
d) spatial
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In what way does the Wechsler IQ tests have an advantage over Raven's Progressive Matrices?
a. The Wechsler tests identify strengths and weaknesses on a variety of abilities. b. The Wechsler tests are fairer to people who speak non-European languages. c. Most people get higher IQ scores on the Wechsler tests. d. The Wechsler tests identify the brain areas responsible for various tasks.
Janet does not work as hard preparing notes for her study group because she knows Linda, “the brain,” will do the work if she doesn’t. Janet illustrates
a. the compensatory effect. b. groupthink. c. the free-rider effect. d. the sucker effect. e. the collective effort effect.
Researchers in artificial intelligence emphasize that
a. both the human brain and the computer can compare symbols and make choices, based on that comparison. b. human memory distinguishes between short-term memory and long-term memory, whereas computer models have no comparable distinction. c. neither the human mind nor the computer can compare symbols. d. a flowchart designed in connection with a computer is very different from human mental processes.
Hume distinguished between ____, which were strong, vivid perceptions, and ____, which were relatively weak perceptions.
a. schemes; inspirations b. inspirations; schemes c. ideas; impressions d. impressions; ideas