A Preference for Individuals That Look, Act, and Think Very

question 4

Multiple Choice

A preference for individuals that look, act, and think very much like ourselves is referred to as_________ .

• A) complementarity
• B) proximity
• C) reinforcement
• D) the similarity principle

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Definitions:

Myasthenia Gravis

An autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness and fatigue of the skeletal muscles, caused by a disruption in the communication between nerves and muscles.

Acetylcholinesterase Activity

The process by which the enzyme acetylcholinesterase breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, in the synaptic cleft to terminate the transmission of a nerve impulse.

Neuromuscular Junction

The synapse or junction where a motor neuron transmits a signal to a muscle fiber, causing muscle contraction.

Depolarization

A decrease in the voltage difference across a cell's plasma membrane, resulting in a more positive internal environment.