When a Neuron Is at Rest, There Is a Charge

question 18

Multiple Choice

When a neuron is at rest, there is a charge separation (voltage) across the plasma membrane called________ .

• A)repolarization
• B)the resting membrane potential
• C)depolarization
• D)the battery

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs or values.

Defensive Attributions

Cognitive processes used to deflect blame from oneself and to prevent feelings of guilt or inadequacy, often by assigning responsibility to external factors.

Self-Serving Bias

A common tendency to attribute success to personal characteristics and failures to external factors for self-enhancement.

Actor-Observer Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute their own actions to external situations while attributing others' actions to their personalities or dispositions.