__________ Neurotransmitters Make It More Likely That a Neuron Will

question 188

Multiple Choice

__________ neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will send its message to other neurons, whereas __________ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message.

• A) Excitatory; inhibitory
• B) Inhibitory; excitatory
• C) Augmentation; depletion
• D) Depletion; augmentation

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Definitions:

Biological Drives

Innate impulses originating from biological needs that motivate behavior, such as hunger, thirst, and the drive for sexual reproduction.

Superiority

A belief or state in which someone sees themselves as better than others in some way.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or feelings are unconsciously excluded from consciousness.

Unpleasant Memory

A recollection of past events or experiences that evoke negative emotions, such as sadness, fear, or trauma.