"All or None" Is the Principle Stating That __________

question 109

Multiple Choice

"All or none" is the principle stating that __________

• A) a neuron either fires or does not fire.
• B) a neuron fires at full strength or not at all.
• C) all the dendrites must be receiving messages telling the neuron to fire or it will not fire at all.
• D) all somas must be receiving messages telling the neuron to fire or it will not fire at all.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Stage

A phase in Erik Erikson's theory of human development in which individuals face a specific psychological conflict that must be resolved to move on to the next stage.

Erikson's First

Refers to the initial stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, "Trust vs. Mistrust", focusing on the importance of developing trust in the first year of life.

Difficult Temperament

Refers to a personality style that is characterized by high reactivity and difficulty in adapting to changes or soothing.

Babies

Very young infants, typically ranging from newborn to a few months old, in the earliest stages of development.