Daniel Is in a Psychology Experiment Where He Is Shown

question 105

Multiple Choice

Daniel is in a psychology experiment where he is shown a bunch of words as stimuli and is supposed to categorize them as "good" or "bad" as quickly as possible. Although he doesn't know it, he is also very briefly (below the threshold of perception) shown an image of an attractive or unattractive face prior to the presentation of each word. What type of face will be associated with the fastest response time for "good" words?

• A) attractive
• B) unattractive
• C) both faces will increase reaction time due to the facial priming effect.
• D) both faces will decrease reaction time will interfere with word processing.

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Presynaptic Terminal

The end of a neuron from which neurotransmitters are released to communicate with another neuron at a synapse.

Action Potential

An action potential is a rapid and temporary electrical charge that travels along the membrane of a neuron, enabling the transmission of signals.

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Essential ions within the body that play key roles in blood clotting, muscle contraction, and nerve function.

Voltage-Gated Ion Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to changes in electrical membrane potential, facilitating the flow of ions.