Which of the Following Statements About Learning and Memory Is

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about learning and memory is false?

• A) Long-term depression decreases synaptic strength.
• B) Learning is the modification of behavior based on experience.
• C) Memory is the ability of the nervous system to retain what is learned.
• D) Long-term potentiation increases synaptic strength.
• E) Removal of the hippocampus in adulthood disrupts the ability to remember events from childhood.

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Definitions:

Individualized Perception

The concept that each person interprets and understands information differently based on their own experiences and personal characteristics.

Perception

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensory information to give meaning to their environment.

Meaningful Picture

An image or representation that conveys significant, informative, or insightful content to the observer.

Consistent Behaviors

Actions or responses that are uniform and stable over time in similar situations.