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AP Psychology · 1.3 · Classroom testing

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The Neuron and Neural Firing. Two low-ink student pages with concept connections, model building, and written application. Student practice is open for classroom testing.

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CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · PRACTICE COMPANION

1.3 / The Neuron and Neural Firing

Name ___________________________ Date __________________

01 Connect a concept.

Explain each concept in your own words. Add a brief example that shows why the concept fits.

Neuron
Glial cell
Sensory neuron
Motor neuron

02 Build the explanation.

Build the reflex arc. Connect each role to its function.

  1. A neuron carrying a command toward a muscle or other effector.
  2. A neuron that connects processing pathways within the CNS.
  3. A neuron carrying information from receptors toward the CNS.
  4. A motor neuron carries every sensory input toward the CNS.
Sensory neuron
Interneuron
Motor neuron
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CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · APPLY & EXPLAIN

Use the idea in a new situation.

03 Make a choice. Give a reason.

1. A transporter is blocked so that released transmitter remains available in the synapse longer. Which mechanism is represented?
  1. Direct replacement of all glial cells.
  2. Reuptake inhibition.
  3. A larger action potential.

My choice: ______   Why it fits:

2. A fictional graph shows a smaller response to the same amount of a psychoactive substance after repeated exposure. Which concept is illustrated?
  1. Tolerance.
  2. Proof that addiction and tolerance are identical.
  3. An all-or-none increase in signal size.

My choice: ______   Why it fits:

04 Bring it together.

Why can an agonist reduce rather than increase firing?

One idea I corrected today: ___________________________________________________
One question I still have: _______________________________________________________