The Long-Lasting Sensitization of the Gill Reflex in Aplysia Through

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Multiple Choice

The long-lasting sensitization of the gill reflex in Aplysia through associative learning depends on _______.

• A) a reduction in potassium (K⁺) flow in the sensory neuron
• B) a reduction in cAMP-dependent protein kinase A (PKA) in the sensory neuron
• C) a decrease in levels of serotonin
• D) a reduction in cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)

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Definitions:

Systemic Dynamics

Interactions and patterns within systems (e.g., families, organizations) that influence and are influenced by individual behaviors and relationships.

Interactional Patterns

Recurrent ways of interacting or communicating among individuals within a relationship, group, or system that can influence dynamics and outcomes.

Joining System

Joining system is a term used in family therapy to describe techniques that help therapists become accepted and integrated into the family system to facilitate change.

Relational Homeostasis

The concept of maintaining stability and balance in interpersonal relationships.