Myelination

question 180

Multiple Choice

Myelination:

• A) occurs in all brain regions at roughly the same time
• B) increases the speed at which a neuron can transmit signals
• C) is not complete in the brain areas involved in abstract thought until young adulthood
• D) both B and C

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Definitions:

Repressed Memories

Memories that have been unconsciously blocked due to being associated with a high level of stress or trauma but may potentially be recovered.

Roediger-McDermott Paradigm

A cognitive psychology experiment that demonstrates the creation of false memories through the presentation of lists of semantically related words.

False Recall

A psychological phenomenon where individuals remember events or details that never occurred.