A Short-Lived Contraction of the Cells in a Motor Unit

question 2

Multiple Choice

A short-lived contraction of the cells in a motor unit is known as a

• A) muscle twitch.
• B) tetanus response.
• C) spasm.
• D) contracture.
• E) treppe.

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Definitions:

Illusory Correlation

The occurrence where one perceives connections among variables (commonly individuals, occurrences, or actions) despite the lack of any actual link.

Experimenter Bias

A process where the scientists conducting an experiment influence the outcome due to subjective expectations or preferences.

Illusory Correlations

The phenomenon when people falsely perceive an association between two events or situations, primarily due to cognitive biases or statistical artifacts.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are manipulated by the researcher to test their effect on dependent variables.