Which Statement Is Correct for Long-Term Potentiation

question 292

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct for long-term potentiation?

• A) It refers to increased responsiveness to mild stimuli following a strong or noxious stimulus.
• B) It refers to an increase in strength of existing synaptic connections in pathways involved in initial storage of declarative information following brief periods of stimulation.
• C) It involves decreased neurotransmitter release from the presynaptic cells
• D) It involves transient strengthening of pre-existing synapses.

Comprehend the processes of stimulus discrimination and extinction in modifying conditioned responses.

Analyze the role of classical conditioning in emotional responses and preferences.

Understand the basic concepts of classical conditioning processes and identify specific examples.

Explain the role and effects of predictability on fear and conditioned responses through Rescorla's signal relations model.

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Definitions:

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