Spatial Summation

question 95

Multiple Choice

Spatial summation

• A)occurs when a single neuron releases neurotransmitter rapidly.
• B)occurs because of the convergence of many neurons on a single postsynaptic cell.
• C)only involves excitatory postsynaptic potentials.
• D)only involves inhibitory postsynaptic potentials.

Understand the components and purposes of a mental status exam.

Recognize various psychological assessment tools and their functions.

Identify the process and importance of initial clinical interviews.

Acknowledge the limitations and criticisms of widely used psychological tests.

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Definitions:

Cliques

refers to small, exclusive groups of individuals, often within a larger community, bound together by common interests or social standings.

Reference Groups

Groups of people with whom one compares oneself.

Cohorts

Groups of people banded together or treated as a group, often used in research to describe subjects who share a defining characteristic typically within a specified time frame.

Dominance Hierarchy

Rankings that represent the relative social power of those in a group.