Myelin improves a neuron's ability to transmit by
a. providing an insulating cover to the neuron.
b. increasing the number of neurons.
c. assisting in the migration of neurons to their proper location.
d. organizing neurons into specific areas of the cortex (e.g.. the auditory cortex).
a
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Based on the research on classical conditioning in brain-damaged patients, what is the nature of the defect in people with bilateral damage to the amygdala?
a) Failure to connect an emotional reaction with a stimulu b) Failure to recall a stimulus that provokes an emotional reaction c) Failure to connect an emotional stimulus to events in semantic memory d) Failure to control attention to an emotional stimulus
When emotional "shocks" are predictable and controllable, stress is magnified and damage is likely to result
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false