During Puberty and Adolescence,neurons in the Brain Lose as Many

question 12

Multiple Choice

During puberty and adolescence,neurons in the brain lose as many as half their interconnections,in a process called

• A)synaptic pruning.
• B)dendritic branching.
• C)myelination.
• D)nerve conservation.

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Definitions:

High School Classmates

Individuals who are enrolled in the same high school and are members of the same graduating class or year group.

Decay Theory

A theory suggesting that memory fades and becomes less accurate over time due to the mere passage of time, leading information to "decay."

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which allows the retention of impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Short-term Memory

The power to hold a minimal amount of details in a readily accessible state for a limited period.