When Walter Devotes Attention and Practice to Completing His Tax

question 16

Multiple Choice

When Walter devotes attention and practice to completing his tax returns,and has gained decades of experience in that area,he is demonstrating __________.

• A)expertise
• B)recursive optimization
• C)flexible intent
• D)selective optimization

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Definitions:

Biological Constraint

Factors inherent to the biological makeup of organisms that limit or shape learning and behavior.

Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)

A long-lasting increase in a neuron’s response to specific inputs, caused by repeated stimulation.

Presynaptic Neuron

The neuron that sends a signal to a neighboring neuron across the synapse, initiating neurotransmitter release.

Postsynaptic Neuron

Refers to the neuron that receives a signal (neurotransmitter) at a synapse from another neuron.