Each Day, Thousands of New Cells Originate Deep Within the Brain

question 244

Multiple Choice

Each day, thousands of new cells originate deep within the brain and then move to the surface to link up with other neurons to become part of the brain's circuitry through a process known as

• A)neural induction.
• B)depolarization.
• C)neurogenesis.
• D)neural resiliency.

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Definitions:

Response Renewal

The reemergence of a previously extinguished response following a change in context.

Extinction

In psychology, the process by which a conditioned response diminishes and disappears following repeated exposure without reinforcement.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar, but not identical, to the original conditioned stimulus.

Superstitious Responding

A behavioral phenomenon where an individual develops a belief or practice around cause and effect relationships that are not logically connected.