Many Researchers Focus Their Studies on Variation in the Frequencies

question 40

Multiple Choice

Many researchers focus their studies on variation in the frequencies of specific behaviors to avoid having to decide what is or is not __________.

• A) abuse
• B) mental illness
• C) violence
• D) discipline

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Definitions:

Chemical Synapses

Sites where neurons communicate with each other or with effector organs through chemical messengers.

Electrical Synapses

Specialized junctions between cells that allow for the direct passage of ions and electrical signals, facilitating rapid communication.

Amine Neurotransmitters

Amine neurotransmitters are chemical messengers derived from amino acids that transmit nerve impulses across synapses, including serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.

Sensory Synapses

The connection points between sensory neurons and their target cells, where the transmission of sensory information takes place.