When a neuron fires, the signal travels down the neuron's __________, which is a cable-like extension that transmits the signal away from the soma toward the target of communication

Before information such as a grocery list or a friend's birthday can be stored in long-term memory, in which of the following is the information processed?

A) Sensory memory B) Short-term memory C) Adaptive memory D) Random access memory

Compared to her brother in first grade, Fari, a 9-year-old in fourth grade, will be MORE likely to ___________________

a. have trouble understanding jokes because children take everything literally at this age b. use fewer conditional sentences because children are aware that others may misinterpret them c. realize that what people say is not always what they mean d. use longer sentences, but with less complex grammar