A Birdwatcher Who Is Learning to Identify a New Bird

question 114

Multiple Choice

A birdwatcher who is learning to identify a new bird notes the bird's color pattern,its call,and its name.Each time she sees the new bird,she becomes more efficient at identifying it.In regard to underlying synaptic plasticity,which action is likely occurring in the birdwatcher's brain?

• A) Repeated stimulation of the same synapses
• B) Repeated stimulation of unrelated synapses
• C) Stimulation of a single type of synapse
• D) Release of a new kind of neurotransmitter
• E) Continued response to a dangerous situation

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