__________ is a brain-imaging method that takes computer-controlled X-rays of the brain.
The fluid-filled space between the synaptic knob of one cell…
The fluid-filled space between the synaptic knob of one cell and the dendrites of the next cell is called the __________.
Two groups of graduate students were given rats and instruct…
Two groups of graduate students were given rats and instructed to teach the rats how to run mazes. Group 1 was told that they had “very smart” rats that should learn quickly. Group 2 was told that they had “very stupid” rats that should learn slowly. In actuality, neither group was any different, and the rats were randomly assigned. In spite of that, when the experiment concluded, the rats taught by Group 1 had learned the maze much more quickly. How can that be explained?
Which of the following are tiny sacs in an axon terminal tha…
Which of the following are tiny sacs in an axon terminal that release chemicals into the synapse?
When the electrical potential in a cell is in action versus…
When the electrical potential in a cell is in action versus a resting state, this electrical charge reversal is known as the __________.
The part of the occipital lobe that is responsible for recei…
The part of the occipital lobe that is responsible for receiving visual information from the eyes is called the __________.
Which of the following statements about myelin is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about myelin is TRUE?
Jake’s car broke down and smoke started rising from the engi…
Jake’s car broke down and smoke started rising from the engine. He felt lucky to have broken down while parked in the center of town during lunch hour, when many people were outside and could help. However, 30 minutes has passed and despite the heavily populated area, nobody has offered assistance. Jake’s experience is an example of the __________.
The class is playing a game of Jeopardy! and it is your turn…
The class is playing a game of Jeopardy! and it is your turn. “I’ll take Pioneers in Psychology for $100.” The revealed answer is “Focused on unconscious factors.” Just before the buzzer sounds, what will you say?
Which of the following BEST represents the order in which a…
Which of the following BEST represents the order in which a neuron receives and transmits information?