The Tendency to Reconstruct the Past to Fit the Present

question 81

Multiple Choice

The tendency to reconstruct the past to fit the present is termed:

• A)consistency bias.
• B)change bias.
• C)transience.
• D)fundamental attribution error.

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Definitions:

Sensitization

An increased response to a stimulus following repeated exposure, often used in the context of pain or drug tolerance.

Receptor Number

The total quantity of specific receptors found on the surface or within a cell, influencing the cell's sensitivity to particular molecules or drugs.

Postsynaptic Membrane

The region of a synapse that receives and responds to neurotransmitter signals from a presynaptic cell.

Transmitter Metabolism

The process by which neurotransmitters are synthesized, released, and broken down by the body.