Planning Research,making Observations,and Communicating Findings Are All Part of Psychology's

question 153

Multiple Choice

Planning research,making observations,and communicating findings are all part of psychology's goal of:

• A) description.
• B) explanation.
• C) prediction.
• D) control.

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Definitions:

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and cytoplasm.

Dendrite

Branched extensions of a neuron that act to conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body, or soma.

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons or sensory inputs.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.