An Action Potential Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

An action potential is .

• A) a depolarization of the cell membrane
• B) a refractory period of the cell membrane
• C) a repolarization of the cell membrane
• D) a rapid depolarization and repolarization of the cell membrane that is propagated

---

Definitions:

Personal Constructs

A theory focusing on how individuals perceive, interpret, and predict events in the world through personal mental models.

Humanistic Theory

A psychological perspective emphasizing individual potential, self-growth, and self-actualization, often associated with psychologists such as Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.

Schizophrenics

Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Cognitive Information-Processing

A psychological approach that focuses on understanding how people process, store, and use information in their minds.