Trait Theories Are to _____ Variables as Learning Theories Are

question 130

Multiple Choice

Trait theories are to _____ variables as learning theories are to _____ variables.

• A)external; internal
• B)internal; external
• C)situational; dispositional
• D)unconscious; conscious

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Definitions:

Synaptic Pruning

The process of reducing the number of synapses, or connections between neurons, which is thought to make the brain's network more efficient.

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions from the neuron cell body, which receive signals from other neurons.

Cell Maturation

The final stage of cell development in which cells reach their functional form and acquire the ability to perform their specific roles in the body.

Differentiation

The process by which cells or tissues undergo a change toward a more specialized form or function, often in the context of developmental biology.