"Depolarization," "Absolute Refractory Period," and "Threshold of Excitation" Are Terms

question 213

Multiple Choice

"Depolarization," "absolute refractory period," and "threshold of excitation" are terms that apply most directly to ________.

• A) brain wave patterns (EEGs)
• B) neural synapses
• C) computerized axial tomography
• D) action potentials

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Definitions:

Biological Constraints

Limitations on learning that result from the inherent characteristics of the species' biology.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which leads to changes in behavior patterns through reinforcement.

Cognitive Learning

A type of learning that involves mental processes and may include problem-solving, decision-making, and conceptual understanding.

Cognitive Maps

Mental representations of physical spaces, allowing individuals to visualize and navigate the layout of environments.