The Palo Alto Mock Prison Experiment Demonstrated That Socialization

question 117

Multiple Choice

The Palo Alto mock prison experiment demonstrated that socialization:

• A)is unchangeable
• B)can be quickly altered in stressful social settings
• C)is permanent
• D)is inflexible
• E)all of these choices

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Definitions:

Channelrhodopsin-2 (ChR2)

A light-sensitive protein derived from algae used in optogenetics to control the activity of neurons with light.

Halorhodopsin (NpHR)

A light-activated chloride pump used in optogenetics to inhibit neuronal activity by hyperpolarizing neurons when exposed to light.

Depolarize

To reduce the polarization of a neuron, making the inside of the cell less negative compared to the outside, and promoting the generation of an action potential.

Electrical Stimulation

The use of electrical impulses to stimulate nerves or muscle fibers to improve function, relieve pain, or promote healing.