A neural impulse is initiated when a neuron’s charge momentarily becomes less negative, or even positive. This event is called:

Related Mcqs:

1. A positive or negative evaluation of people, objects, or ideas is known as a (n):

   A. Cognition
   B. Estimation
   C. Behavior
   D. Attitude

2. Depending upon the direction of impulse they conduct, the nerves may be:

   A. Sensory
   B. Motor
   C. Mixed
   D. All of the above

3. Which of the following is NOT a part of a neuron?

   A. axon
   B. axon terminal
   C. synapse
   D. soma

4. Which of these would be considered a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

   A. Decreased spontaneous movement
   B. Auditory or visual hallucinations
   C. Expression of delusional beliefs
   D. Suspiciousness

5. The study of phenomena such as clairvoyance and telepathy is called:

   A. parapsychology
   B. Gestalt psychology
   C. psychokinesis
   D. ESP

6. Which disorder has been called “the common cold of mental illness”?

   A. Major depression
   B. Bipolar depression
   C. Schizophrenia
   D. Post traumatic stress

7. The emotional reaction of the patient toward a psychoanalyst is called:

   A. Resistance
   B. Analysis
   C. Transference
   D. Catharsis

8. Midbrain contains a relay center that connects the hindbrain with forebrain. It is called:

   A. Corpus callosum
   B. Pons
   C. Reticular formation
   D. Hypothalamus

9. A series of responses that gradually approach a desired pattern of behavior are called:

   A. adaptation
   B. gradients
   C. successive approximations
   D. conditioning trials

10. Selective breeding for desirable characteristics is called:

    A. cretinism
    B. adaptive behavior
    C. microcephaly
    D. eugenics