Regarding Neuroplasticity, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 115

Multiple Choice

Regarding neuroplasticity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Synaptic connections may grow stronger and new ones may form, while inactive synaptic connections may weaken and even die.
• B)The repeated activation of synapses between two neurons that strengthens the connection between them is known as Hebb's rule.
• C)Scientists who study the brain believe that every mental event involves a brain event, which means that every new experience we have is reflected in changes to our brains.
• D)Adult brains are more neuroplastic than the brains of infants and children.

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