A Group to Which People Feel They Do Not Belong

question 129

Multiple Choice

A group to which people feel they do not belong is called a(n)

• A)social network.
• B)primary group.
• C)reference group.
• D)out-group.

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Definitions:

Ionotropic Receptors

These are a type of neurotransmitter receptor that forms an ion channel pore, rapidly changing the ion permeability of the cell membrane upon ligand binding.

Metabotropic Receptors

A type of G protein-coupled receptor in the cell membrane that initiates a cascade of cellular responses when bound to a neurotransmitter.

Synapse Change

Refers to the structural or functional modification of synapses, the junctions between neurons, which underlies learning and memory.

Learning Accommodation

The process by which individuals adjust their cognitive strategies or understanding to incorporate new information.