Use the Following Information to Answer the Next Few Questions

question 33

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the next few questions.
The baseball career of Lou Gehrig, a first baseman for the New York Yankees, ended once he became afflicted with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) . This disease causes the degeneration of motor neurons in the CNS, leading to rapidly progressive weakness, muscle spasticity, and atrophy. Research into the disease has shown that individuals with ALS have higher levels of the neurotransmitter glutamate in their serum and spinal fluid when compared to normal individuals.
-The excitatory effect of glutamate can be found in

• A)postsynaptic cells.
• B)the synapse
• C)the glia.
• D)axon hillocks.
• E)the nodes of Ranvier.

Differentiate between independent and dependent variables in scientific experiments.

Comprehend how to analyze and organize scientific data, including the use of tables, graphs, or drawings.

Identify components and characteristics of the scientific method that are not directly part of experimental procedures.

Understand the criteria for a testable hypothesis in scientific research.

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Definitions:

Collectivistic Culture

A cultural orientation that emphasizes the needs, goals, and views of the group over those of the individual.

Individualistic Cultures

Cultures that emphasize personal achievements, independence, and individual rights over group goals and cohesion.

Interdependent View

A perspective that emphasizes relationships and connections among individuals, often found in collectivist cultures, where communal goals are prioritized over individual ones.

Social Comparison Theory

A theory stating that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others they perceive as somehow faring better or worse.