A Neuron That Has as Its Primary Function the Job

question 12

Multiple Choice

A neuron that has as its primary function the job of connecting other neurons is called a(n) ________.

• A) efferent neuron
• B) afferent neuron
• C) association neuron
• D) glial cell

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Definitions:

Inflexible

characterizes an unwillingness or inability to change or adapt to new circumstances, ideas, or information.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning a set of characteristics to people based on their membership in a particular group, often oversimplifying and having negative connotations.

Perceptual Distortion

The misinterpretation or misperception of a real external stimulus, often influenced by an individual's mental state or preconceptions.

Halo Effects

A cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait leads to the assumption of other positive traits in an individual or thing.