Although Neurons Are Often Called the Building Blocks of the Nervous

question 406

Multiple Choice

Although neurons are often called the building blocks of the nervous system, in structure they are more like ________ than blocks.

• A) branches of a tree
• B) snowflakes
• C) pebbles
• D) evergreen needles

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Definitions:

Personality

The unique set of consistent behavioral and emotional traits, patterns, and characteristics that define an individual.

Karen Horney

A pioneer in psychoanalytic theory who emphasized the role of social relationships in the development of personality and introduced the concept of neurotic needs.

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