Jenna Plans to Be an Engineer

question 21

Multiple Choice

Jenna plans to be an engineer.However,she loves taking dance classes and makes time for them even if it means that she must skip a meal or not get much sleep.Jenna's behavior is best explained by

• A) satisfaction of needs.
• B) drive reduction.
• C) incentives.
• D) the pleasure principle.

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Definitions:

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in a cell's membrane potential, allowing for the transmission of nerve impulses.

Absolute Refractory

The absolute refractory period is a time during which a nerve or muscle is incapable of responding to stimulation, immediately following an action potential.

Action Potentials

Rapid, short-lasting events where the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, typical in neurons and muscle cells during signal transmission.

Period

A length or span of time; in grammar, it is a punctuation mark used to denote the end of a sentence.