Elena Is Given a Drug That Moves the Resting Potential

question 58

Multiple Choice

Elena is given a drug that moves the resting potential of her neurons to ?90 mv. What effect will this likely have on Elena?

• A) It will take less stimulation to get her neurons to fire action potentials.
• B) It will take more stimulation to get her neurons to fire action potentials.
• C) It will be impossible to get her neurons to fire action potentials.
• D) Her neurons will begin to fire action potentials at random.

Understand the relationship between pay systems and individual or group productivity.

Analyze the effectiveness of different pay systems (such as piece rate, variable pay, and merit pay) on worker productivity and cooperation.

Recognize the impact of financial incentives and pay-for-performance on employee turnover and performance.

Identify the misconceptions about pay as a motivator among employees and managers.

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Definitions:

Halo Effect

A tendency to assume that people with one positive attribute (e.g., who are physically attractive) also have other positive traits.

Social Perceivers'

Individuals involved in the process of interpreting others' behaviors, motives, and intentions within social contexts.

General Impression

An overall or summary opinion formed about something or someone, often without detailed analysis or based on limited information.

Innate System

The innate system typically refers to inborn biological structures or mechanisms that come naturally, without being learned or acquired.