The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 1st Edition (King)

Chapter 3: Biological Foundations of Behavior

Fill in the Blanks

1.

When a neuron reaches a certain level of electrical intensity it fires; this is known as the principle.
2.

The brain's ability to change is referred to as .
3.

When a neuron is resting, it has a negative charge called its .
4.

A(n) refers to a neuron sending an electrical charge down the axon.
5.

A drug that enhances a neurotransmitter's effect is called a(n) .
6.

refers to a probe being used to record the electrical activity of a single neuron.
7.

The creation of new neurons is called .
8.

If two identical twins raised apart share the same behavioral characteristic, there is increased support for a(n) basis to that characteristic.
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