Multiple Choice
When a nurse responds to a client's statement with silence, what is the primary intended outcome of this communication technique?
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3. Biological Psychology
Communication in the Nervous System
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes a communication barrier in the nervous system?
A
A process by which neurons generate action potentials
B
A neurotransmitter that enhances synaptic transmission
C
A factor that disrupts or impedes the transmission of signals between neurons
D
A structure that supports the physical connection between two neurons
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the concept of communication barriers in the nervous system. These barriers refer to anything that disrupts or impedes the transmission of signals between neurons.
Step 2: Review the options given and identify which one aligns with the idea of a barrier. For example, generating action potentials and neurotransmitters enhancing transmission are processes that facilitate communication, not barriers.
Step 3: Recognize that a structure supporting physical connection between neurons (like synapses) aids communication rather than blocking it.
Step 4: Focus on the option that describes a factor disrupting or impeding signal transmission, as this directly fits the definition of a communication barrier.
Step 5: Conclude that the best description of a communication barrier in the nervous system is 'a factor that disrupts or impedes the transmission of signals between neurons.'
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