Among the LESS Convincing Arguments for Study of the History

question 2

Multiple Choice

Among the LESS convincing arguments for study of the history of psychology is that it

• A) is traditional to do so
• B) can show how contemporary subfields are related
• C) can provide humility and perspective
• D) can help avoid errors made in the past

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Definitions:

Phosphodiesterase

An enzyme that plays a role in cell signal transduction by breaking down phosphodiester bonds.

Cyclic AMP

A secondary messenger used for intracellular signal transduction, such as transferring the effects of hormones like glucagon and adrenaline.

GTP

Guanosine triphosphate, a molecule that provides energy for many biochemical cellular processes by hydrolysis of its high-energy phosphate bonds.

Autocrine

A process in which a cell releases a hormone or chemical messenger that attaches to autocrine receptors on the same cell, causing alterations in the cell's state.