The term lock and key is a means to provide a visual explanation of which neuron function?
A. degradation of neurochemicals by enzymes
B. activation of the nerve impulse
C. reuptake of neurochemicals
D. action of neurochemicals on receptor sites
Answer: D
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A teacher decides against assigning group projects where all group members get the same grade. What social psychological phenomenon could the teacher cite as a major factor in the decision?
a) conformity b) social loafing c) social influence d) social facilitation
An eating disorder that primarily afflicts adolescent girls and young women, and is characterized by binges on large quantities of food followed by purges of the food through vomiting or the use of laxatives is known as
a. dieting. c. anorexia nervosa. b. bulimia. d. obesity.
Research suggests that having individuals keep track of their caloric intake helps individuals to reduce their food intake, regardless of exposure to any other treatment. Keeping a food diary as a dependent measure is an example of
a) reactive measures b) nonreactive measures. c) maturation. d) history.
When thinking about GREs, applying to graduate school, and studying for mid-terms, Nichole starts to have sweaty palms and a racing heart. It is MOST probable that Nichole is responding to
a. T cells.
b. the pressure.
c. stressors.
d. lymphocytes.
e. cytokines.