Suppose We Are Viewing the Rings of Saturn from Earth

question 210

Multiple Choice

Suppose we are viewing the rings of Saturn from Earth and they are seen edge-on.How long must we wait until the rings are again edge-on? Take the period of Saturn's motion to be 30 years.

• A) 6 months
• B) one year
• C) 15 years
• D) 30 years

Recognize the methods and technologies used to measure electrical activity in neurons.

Identify the physiological basis for and the impact of neuronal size and structure on function.

Describe how electrical properties of neurons are utilized in understanding neurological disorders.

Understand the role of membrane potential and ion distribution in neuron function.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A response developed from conditioning, where a formerly neutral stimulus is now associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eliciting a learned reaction.

Rescorla

A significant figure in psychology, known for his work with Robert A. Wagner on the Rescorla-Wagner model of classical conditioning, focusing on how stimuli are associated.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, automatic reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior learning or conditioning.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between different stimuli, learning to respond to one stimulus but not to similar others.