Alexis Hears a Lawn Mower Outside of Her Classroom

question 143

Multiple Choice

Alexis hears a lawn mower outside of her classroom. A minute later, she forgets the noise and goes back to focusing on a test. The name for this process is _____.

• A) noise constancy
• B) forgetfulness
• C) habituation
• D) noise blocking

Understand the specific roles of astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes, and Schwann cells in the CNS and PNS.

Grasp the significance of myelination in neuron function and how its destruction affects neural transmission.

Understand the mechanics and importance of synaptic transmission, including the role of neurotransmitters.

Recognize the transport mechanisms (e.g., lipid solubility, sodium-potassium pump) that affect neuronal function.

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Definitions:

Categories Of Play

Different classifications of play activities, such as physical, symbolic, and games with rules, that reflect varying aspects of cognitive and social development.

Childrearing

The process of bringing up, caring for, and supervising children, often emphasizing values, ethics, and social behaviors.

Restrictiveness-permissiveness

A scale measuring parenting styles based on the degree of control and freedom parents afford their children.

Instrumental Behavior

Behavior directed toward obtaining rewards or outcomes in a given environment.