Regarding Kandel's Research with Aplysia, Which of the Following Statements

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Multiple Choice

Regarding Kandel's research with aplysia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The activity and the structure of the nerve cells were not altered by learning.
• B)Learning was shown to occur when certain nerve cells in a circuit altered the amount of transmitter chemicals being released.
• C)The changes in the nerve cells determined which connections got stronger and which became weaker.
• D)By studying various chemicals, especially neurotransmitters, that affect memory, scientists may eventually help the millions of persons who suffer from memory impairment.

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Definitions:

Phobias

Irrational, intense, persistent fears of certain situations, activities, things, or people, leading to avoidance behavior.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, famously demonstrated by Ivan Pavlov's experiments with dogs.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning where the intensity of an action is altered by either rewards or penalties.

White Rat

Often used in laboratory experiments, these are albino rats specifically bred for research purposes.