Susan Is Currently Studying for an Exam in This Course

question 62

Multiple Choice

Susan is currently studying for an exam in this course and she is thinking about and attempting to memorize Freud's three levels of consciousness. According to his levels, Susan's current thoughts would be categorized as occurring in the

• A)conscious mind
• B)preconscious mind
• C)unconscious mind
• D)behavioural mind

Explain the processes of depolarization, repolarization, and the refractory period in neurons.

Describe the differences between myelinated and unmyelinated neurons in terms of action potential propagation.

Understand the role and functions of glial cells in the nervous system.

Distinguish between the components of gray matter and white matter in the brain.

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Definitions:

Opioids

A class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available by prescription, used primarily for pain relief.

Cognitive

Relating to the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Motivation

The psychological processes that arouse and direct goal-directed behavior, including factors that drive individuals to pursue certain actions and persist in them.

Affective

Relating to moods, feelings, and attitudes; often used in the context of emotional responses.