When Neurons Communicate, They Do So

question 463

Multiple Choice

When neurons communicate, they do so

• A) when an electrical potential "hops" between two cells.
• B) by touching one another, end to end.
• C) in an electrical and chemical language.
• D) through a chemical neurotransmitter that travels down the axon.

Develop and articulate personal and effective class preparation strategies.

Understand critical listening strategies and their application in a learning environment.

Comprehend the best practices in note-taking and note management for academic success.

Understand the concept of environmental uncertainty and its implications on planning and decision-making.

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

A learning process through which behaviors are acquired by watching and imitating others.

Primary Reinforcers

Stimuli that are naturally rewarding and satisfy basic biological needs, such as food, water, and warmth, and do not require learning to be effective.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that have acquired reinforcing properties through their association with primary reinforcers, such as money or praise.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response will be reinforced, and in the absence of which that response is less likely to occur.