While it is well-understood in neuroscience research that a
deficit of dopamine activity contributes to the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, other research has found that damage to the basal ganglia is also a contributor to this very serious illness. The fact that there is more than one explanation for the condition demonstrates the critical thinking concept of
A) correlation versus causation.
B) Occam's Razor.
C) falsifiability.
D) ruling out rival hypotheses.
Answer: D
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a. stimulus generalization. b. stimulus discrimination. c. situational exposure. d. avoidance reconditioning.
Neuronal communication occurs across tiny gaps called __________through the release and reception of neurotransmitters
a) synapses b) axons c) cell body d) dendrites