When a Neural Pathway Is Stimulated by Rapid Low-Intensity Bursts

question 428

Multiple Choice

When a neural pathway is stimulated by rapid low-intensity bursts of electricity, the synaptic connections in this pathway are activated more easily for a substantial period of time. This process is known as ____________.

• A)memory consolidation
• B)long-term potentiation
• C)proactive interference
• D)electrical priming

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

a theory proposed by Hans Selye that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Hans Selye

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