"Pruning" Refers to

question 189

Multiple Choice

"Pruning" refers to

• A)the addition of new synaptic connections that occurs in childhood.
• B)a loss of dendrites and synaptic connections that occurs only in certain degenerative diseases.
• C)the death of neurons that results when synaptic connections are lost.
• D)a loss of unused synaptic connections that results in a more efficient neural network.

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Definitions:

Nominal Rate

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation, often referred to in the context of loans and savings.

Rate Of Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Supply And Demand

The relationship between the quantity of a commodity available and the desire for that commodity, determining its market price.

Interest Rate

The proportion of a total amount of money that is levied for borrowing it, commonly stated as a yearly percentage rate.