A Resting Potential Is Caused by a Difference in the Concentration

question 86

True/False

A resting potential is caused by a difference in the concentration of certain ions inside and outside the cell.

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Definitions:

Dispositional Cause

Attributions of behavior to personal characteristics or dispositions rather than situational factors.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Actor-Observer Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute their own actions to situations and others' actions to their personalities.

Latané And Darley

They are social psychologists known for their work on the bystander effect, demonstrating that the presence of others affects an individual's likelihood to help.