The Strengthening of Synaptic Connections with Repeated Neuronal Communication That

question 226

Multiple Choice

The strengthening of synaptic connections with repeated neuronal communication that results in more efficient information processing is known as:

• A)flashbulb memory.
• B)long-term potentiation.
• C)transfer-appropriate processing.
• D)neural networks.

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Definitions:

Dispositions

The inherent qualities of mind and character that influence an individual's behavior and attitudes.

Heredity

The transmission of physical or mental traits from parents to their offspring through genetics.

Biological Motives

Innate motivations driven by biological needs that are essential for survival, such as hunger, thirst, and the drive for self-preservation.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where people overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.