What Happens When a Neuron Is Sufficiently Stimulated by Incoming

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Multiple Choice

What happens when a neuron is sufficiently stimulated by incoming signals from other neurons that ion channels open and positive ions move into a neuron?

• A) The cell goes into refraction.
• B) An action potential occurs.
• C) The polarization of the cell increases.
• D) Transmitter substances are synthesized.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable condition strengthens a behavior.

Behaviour Occurring

The manifestation of actions or reactions of an individual in specific situations.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual decrease and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response after the reinforcement is no longer provided.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty or negative consequence following an undesirable behavior, aimed at reducing that behavior.