When the Sea Snail Aplysia Acquires a New Memory of a Classically

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Multiple Choice

When the sea snail Aplysia acquires a new memory of a classically conditioned gill-withdrawal reflex, which of the following does NOT occur?

• A) There is an increase in the amount of neurotransmitters produced by the neurons involved in the memory circuit.
• B) There is an increase in the number of interconnecting branches between the neurons involved in the memory circuit.
• C) There is an increase in the number of neurons involved in the memory circuit.
• D) There is an increase in the number of synapses between the neurons involved in the memory circuit.

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Definitions:

Conservation

The principle in cognitive development that recognizes the amount of a substance remains the same despite changes in its shape or container.

Theory of Mind

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Zone of Proximal Development

The range of tasks that are too difficult for an individual to master alone but can be learned with guidance and assistance from a more knowledgeable person.

Schemata

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