A Stimulus That Opens Gated Potassium Ion Channels, Moving the Membrane

question 27

Multiple Choice

A stimulus that opens gated potassium ion channels, moving the membrane voltage value below the resting potential value, results in which of the following?

• A) repolarization
• B) hyperpolarization
• C) depolarization
• D) refraction
• E) summation

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Definitions:

Modeling

A process in social learning theory where individuals learn behaviors, attitudes, or emotional reactions through observing others.

Sensitization

An increase in behavioral response after exposure to a stimulus, often leading to an exaggerated response to a later stimulus.

Habituation

The process by which an organism decreases or ceases its responses to a repetitive stimulus over time.

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon where the rate of response to a stimulus changes significantly when the conditions of reinforcement for another stimulus are altered.