In His Research on Memory, Kandel Demonstrated That

question 80

Multiple Choice

In his research on memory, Kandel demonstrated that

• A)memory power can be boosted through the use of mnemonics.
• B)damage to the hippocampus can prevent the formation of new memories.
• C)memories are stored in complex networks of interconnected brain cells called neuronal networks.
• D)manipulation of particular genes can enhance learning and memory, producing "smart" organisms.
• E)memory formation involves biochemical changes occurring at the synaptic level.

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Definitions:

Sum-Of-Years' Digits

An accelerated method of depreciation which involves allocating the cost of an asset over its useful life in a way that results in higher depreciation expense in the earlier years and lower expense in later years.

Salvage Value

The anticipated market value of an asset upon completing its service life.

Matching Principle

An accounting principle that requires expenses to be matched with the revenues they helped to generate in the same period.

Amortization

The gradual reduction of a debt over a period of time or the spreading out of capital expenses related to intangible assets over their useful life.