Learning Is Said to Be a Relatively Permanent Change in Behavior

question 42

Multiple Choice

Learning is said to be a relatively permanent change in behavior because __________.

• A) it is thought that learning changes the nerve fiber patterns in your muscles
• B) once you learn something, you will never fail to remember it or carry out the correct action
• C) it is thought that when learning occurs, some part of the brain physically changes
• D) memory processes, unlike learning processes, are not permanent

---

Definitions:

Genus Homo

A category in biological taxonomy that includes humans and our closest extinct relatives.

Animal Lineages

The categorization and hierarchical arrangement of various animals based on their evolutionary relationships and characteristics.

Cambrian

A geological period approximately 541 million years ago, marked by a rapid diversification of life forms and the appearance of many of the major groups of organisms.

Ediacaran

The geological period approximately 635 to 541 million years ago, preceding the Cambrian, known for its distinct soft-bodied fauna.