If a Neuron Becomes Extremely Tangled

question 61

Multiple Choice

If a neuron becomes extremely tangled:

• A) a person will develop Parkinson's disease.
• B) information can no longer flow through the neuron.
• C) electrochemical energy begins to flow from the axon to the dendrite instead of from the dendrite to the axon.
• D) it will not significantly affect neural functioning, as such tangling is a sign of normal development.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

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Immediate Reinforcer

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Latent Learning

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Law of Effect

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