Socrates and Plato

question 5

Multiple Choice

Socrates and Plato
-In the dialogue concerning two sticks of unequal length,Socrates' point is that our recognition of inequality

• A)demonstrates that we have an understanding of equality and inequality prior to seeing particular equal or unequal objects.
• B)shows that the careful observation of sticks of different length reveals the nature of equality and inequality.
• C)shows that equality and inequality are relative terms,applicable only to particular objects and situations.
• D)is too abstract to be understood by reason alone.

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Definitions:

Compensation

Following brain damage, the neuroplastic ability to modify behavior from that used prior to the damage.

Channelrhodopsin-2 (ChR2)

A light-sensitive protein derived from algae used in optogenetics to control the activity of neurons with light.

Halorhodopsin (NpHR)

A light-activated chloride pump used in optogenetics to inhibit neuronal activity by hyperpolarizing neurons when exposed to light.

Depolarize

To reduce the polarization of a neuron, making the inside of the cell less negative compared to the outside, and promoting the generation of an action potential.