What Is a Synapse

question 63

Multiple Choice

What is a synapse?

• A) The site where a "message" is transmitted from one nerve cell to another
• B) A chemical substance that is released by a transmitting neuron
• C) A fatty coating that increases the rate at which messages travel through neurons
• D) The part of the neuron that keeps it alive

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Definitions:

Types of Intelligence

Multiple theories exist identifying different forms of intelligence, such as linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, and spatial.

Gardner

Gardner refers to Howard Gardner, an American developmental psychologist best known for his theory of multiple intelligences, which proposes that intelligence is not a single general ability but rather includes multiple, specific modalities.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire knowledge, think abstractly, and adapt to new situations effectively.

Howard Gardner

An American developmental psychologist known for his theory of multiple intelligences, which suggests that intelligence is multidimensional and not confined to a single general ability.