Learning, Memory, and the Ability to Adapt to Changing Circumstances

question 18

Multiple Choice

Learning, memory, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances are most likely due to the fact that new brain cells form each day through

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

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Definitions:

Sleep Patterns

The habitual resting and waking rhythm that determines when one sleeps and the quality and duration of sleep.

Culturally Influenced

Culturally influenced describes how cultural contexts, norms, and practices shape individuals' behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes, contributing to the diversity of human experiences and interactions.

Genetically Influenced

Traits or conditions that are affected by genes inherited from one's parents, including aspects of physical appearance, behavior, and risk of diseases.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and increased brain activity, playing a crucial role in memory and learning.