Which of the Following Neurotransmitters Functions as a Common Inhibitory

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following neurotransmitters functions as a common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?

• A) serotonin
• B) GABA
• C) acetylcholine
• D) norepinephrine

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A calculated value from sample data that is used in a hypothesis test to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Level of Significance

A criterion for judging the strength of evidence provided by the data against the null hypothesis, often denoted by alpha.

Significance Level

The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis in a statistical test when it is actually true, used to assess the evidence against the null hypothesis.

Type I Error

The error that occurs in hypothesis testing when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected, often referred to as a "false positive."