Which of the Following Would Be the Best Example of a Nonreactive

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best example of a nonreactive behavioral measure?

• A) An associative list
• B) The amount of pupil dilation
• C) Scores on a Likert scale
• D) Asking people to indicate how often they go to the movies

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Definitions:

Postsynaptic Neuron

A neuron that receives a signal (via neurotransmitter molecules) from another neuron at a synapse.

Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potential

A decrease in the potential of the postsynaptic neuronal membrane, making it less likely to generate an action potential.

Resting Potential

Resting potential refers to the electric potential difference across the neuronal membrane when the neuron is not actively sending a signal.

Absolute Refractory Period

The period immediately following the firing of a nerve fiber when it cannot be stimulated to fire again, no matter how strong the incoming signal.