A Resting Potential Is Caused by a Difference in the Concentration

question 86

True/False

A resting potential is caused by a difference in the concentration of certain ions inside and outside the cell.

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Definitions:

Mediated Learning

A central concept in Vygotsky’s theory. The child’s acquisition of knowledge is “mediated” in the sense that it is highly influenced by the surrounding environment and culture.

Surrounding Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices of a group of people that an individual is embedded within and influenced by.

Central Concept

The primary or most fundamental idea or theme of a topic, study, or theory.

Egocentric Speech

Speech for self, a use of language typical of preschoolers that has no apparent communicative function. Piaget suggested that it serves no useful purpose, but Vygotsky argued that it is the precursor of inner speech and important for problem solving, planning, and self-control.