An Excitatory Neurotransmitter _____ the Postsynaptic Membrane

question 9

Multiple Choice

An excitatory neurotransmitter _____ the postsynaptic membrane.

• A)depolarizes
• B)repolarizes
• C)hyperpolarizes
• D)does not affect the polarity of
• E)moves across channels in

Distinguish between sensory, short-term (working), and long-term memory.

Recognize the distinction between explicit (declarative) and implicit (nondeclarative) memories.

Describe the significance of automatic and effortful processing in memory formation.

Explain the original Atkinson-Shiffrin three-stage model of memory and its revisions.

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