The Short Fibers That Extend from the Cell Body, Allowing

question 409

Multiple Choice

The short fibers that extend from the cell body, allowing it to receive messages from other neurons are ________.

• A) dendrites
• B) synapses
• C) axons
• D) nerve bundles

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Definitions:

Gender Schema Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals learn about gender and develop their gender identity through the organization of previous knowledge into categories related to gender.

Gestalt Theory

A psychological approach emphasizing that the whole of anything is greater than its parts, often used in visual perception studies.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn new behaviors through observing and imitating the actions of others, as well as through personal experiences.

Gender Schemas

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