Psychologists Who Are Trained to Test School Children's Abilities and Consult

question 40

Multiple Choice

Psychologists who are trained to test school children's abilities and consult with teachers would best fit into the category of

• A) health psychology.
• B) basic research.
• C) developmental psychology.
• D) applied psychology.

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Definitions:

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; the basic building block of the nervous system.

Dendrites

These are branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.

Axons

Long fibers extending from neurons that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body towards other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Dendrites

Tree-like extensions at the neuron's body that receive signals from other neural cells for processing.