The Nodes of Ranvier Are

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Multiple Choice

The nodes of Ranvier are:

• A)a network of fibers within the medulla associated with attention and alertness
• B)tiny areas on the surface of the soma that are sensitive to neurotransmitters
• C)small sacs found in the axon terminal that store neurotransmitters
• D)gaps in the myelin sheath that allow the neural signal to travel at a greater speed

Recognize the role and effects of schemas and stereotypes in shaping perceptions and judgments.

Apply critical thinking skills in personal problem solving and decision making.

Identify and utilize different problem-solving strategies like subgoal setting and working backward.

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using heuristics in decision making.

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Definitions:

Frederic Jameson

An American literary critic and Marxist political theorist best known for his analysis of contemporary cultural trends and the concept of postmodernity.

Postmodern Society

A concept referring to the state or condition of society which is characterized by a complex, pluralistic, and fragmented perspective, moving beyond the principles and conventions of modernism.

Historicity

The quality of being historical; the historical development and context of an event, idea, or entity.

Michel Foucault

A French philosopher and historian who explored the relationships between power, knowledge, and social institutions, and how they serve to control and define society.