Elias Believes That Gun Control Is Necessary

question 79

Multiple Choice

Elias believes that gun control is necessary. Which of the following would cause Elias to change his attitude the most ?

• A) He hears a speech against gun control, and then gives a speech that takes a similar position.
• B) He anticipates giving a speech against gun control, and then gives the speech.
• C) He anticipates giving a speech for gun control, and then must give a speech against it.
• D) He gives a speech for gun control, followed by a speech against it.

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Definitions:

Action Potential

An action potential is a rapid rise and subsequent fall in voltage or membrane potential across a cellular membrane that is characteristic of excitable cells, such as neurons, as a means of transmission of neural information.

Graded Response

A response that varies in magnitude according to the intensity of the stimulus.

Repolarization

The process of restoring the resting state in a neuron or muscle cell after depolarization, typically signifying the recovery phase of an action potential.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer membrane that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.