​What Is a Synapse

question 152

Multiple Choice

​What is a synapse?

• A)A junction where one neuron communicates with another
• B)​The point along an axon where the action potential begins
• C)​A device for measuring brain activity
• D)​An immoral apse

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Definitions:

Audience Effect

The impact on an individual's performance when they are aware they are being observed by others.

Co-action Effect

A phenomenon where the presence of others engaged in the same task can improve individual performance.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving on well-practiced tasks.

Achievement Motivation

Factors that move people to seek success in academic settings.