The Increase in Synaptic Firing Potential That Contributes to Memory

question 463

Multiple Choice

The increase in synaptic firing potential that contributes to memory formation is known as

• A) priming.
• B) classical conditioning.
• C) long-term potentiation.
• D) the serial position effect.

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