Unused Neural Connections in the Brain Are Reduced Through a Process

question 84

Multiple Choice

Unused neural connections in the brain are reduced through a process of

• A) mutation.
• B) gender typing.
• C) collectivism.
• D) pruning.

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Definitions:

Synapse

Space between a sending neuron and a receiving neuron into which neurotransmitters are first released (also known as the synaptic gap).

Receptors

Molecules on the membranes of neurons to which neurotransmitters bind.

Nature-Nurture Question

A debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Abnormal Behaviors

Patterns of behavior that are unusual or divergent from the society's view of normality, often causing distress or functional impairment.