_________ synapses make it more likely that a neuron will send its message to other neurons, whereas ________ synapses make it less likely that a neuron will send its message

Which of the following statements exemplifies 17-year-old Xavier's ability to add integrating principles that make sense of formerly troublesome contradictions?

A) "I am usually pretty honest, but sometimes I cheat on my homework." B) "I am a good athlete. I play three sports: soccer, tennis, and wrestling. It is hard to get my homework done." C) "I am not all that smart. I try really hard, but I can never seem to remember all of the details for the tests." D) "I'm talkative around friends, who really listen to me; but at home, I clam up because no one really hears me."

Which of the following is known as the "Big Five" major cluster of personality traits/characteristics?

a) selfishness, shyness, aggressiveness, neuroticism, and self-confidence b) neuroticism, extroversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness c) likeability, extroversion, aggressiveness, self-confidence, and trustworthiness d) loyalty, self-confidence, openness, deceptiveness, and aggression