Joaquin Is a Psychologist Studying How Exposure to Different Kinds

question 253

Multiple Choice

Joaquin is a psychologist studying how exposure to different kinds of play (e.g., with dolls versus blocks) affects the development of boys versus girls. Joaquin is most likely a(n) _________ psychologist.

• A)gender
• B)comparative
• C)personality
• D)evolutionary

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them towards the cell body.

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.

Dendrite

The branched projections of a neuron that receive electrochemical stimulation from other neural cells, leading to the generation of a nerve impulse in the neuron.

Neighboring Neurons

Neurons located close to each other, facilitating quicker and more efficient neuronal communication.