________ is the creation of new neurons

A) Neurogenesis
B) Neural plasticity
C) Long-term potentiation
D) Synaptogenesis


Answer: A
Rationale: The creation of new neurons is called neurogenesis. Fairly recently, researchers have found that neurogenesis occurs in a limited number of regions in adult brains.

Psychology

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