Bryson's Psychology Professor Asks His Students to Think About Their

question 39

Multiple Choice

Bryson's psychology professor asks his students to think about their personal cognitive abilities,then to guesstimate where they would fall on the intelligence scale.In other words,the professor is asking the students to use

• A) propositions.
• B) metacognition.
• C) mental rotation.
• D) overconfidence.

Distinguish between electrical and chemical signaling in the nervous system.

Recognize the methods used to investigate neural communication and synaptic function.

Explain the signaling mechanisms of intensity for various stimuli.

Identify the effects of manipulating synaptic activity on neurotransmission.

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Definitions:

Reinforcing

Refers to the process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a reward or positive outcome.

Habituated

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in their response to that stimulus.

Manipulating Puzzles

The action of assembling or arranging pieces of a puzzle, which involves cognitive and physical manipulation to achieve a specific goal.

Socialize

The process of learning and adapting to the norms, customs, values, and behaviors necessary for participating within a society or group.