The Fate of Unused Synapses in the Brain Is That

question 54

Multiple Choice

The fate of unused synapses in the brain is that they ______.

• A) continue to function throughout the life span
• B) are pruned which leads to more efficient thought
• C) die eventually, leading to disorders such as dementia
• D) are used by the corpus callosum for gains in gross motor skills

Comprehend the components and effects of the depressive cognitive triad.

Grasp the concept of aggressive scripts and their impact on behavior.

Recognize the differences in emotional processing and memory between genders.

Appreciate the multiple perspective approaches in understanding human personality.

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