An Axon Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

An axon is

• A) a cell that serves as the basic building block of the nervous system.
• B) a layer of fatty tissue that encases the fibers of many neurons.
• C) a molecule that blocks neurotransmitter receptor sites.
• D) the extension of a neuron that carries messages away from the cell body.

Apply May’s concept of alienation to understand personal and societal conflicts.

Explain Horney’s theory of the real versus ideal self and the role of neurotic needs and trends.

Use Bandura's social cognitive theory to explain behavior assimilation of societal roles.

Compare and contrast theories of self-realization and self-actualization across different psychological theories.

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Attributional

A tendency to blame negative outcomes on stable, internal factors within oneself, expecting future failures.

Learned Helplessness

Through experience with unavoidable aversive stimuli, an organism learns that it has no control over negative outcomes.

Psychological Factors

Elements of a person's psychological state that influence their behavior and well-being, such as attitudes, emotions, and motivations.

Depressive Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities, often accompanied by physical symptoms.