Long-term potentiation refers to the process whereby
a. the number of synaptic and dendritic connections between neurons increases with experience.
b. memories become fixed and stable for the long term.
c. neural pathways become activated more easily as learning occurs.
d. disturbing memories seem to gain in intensity over time.
c. neural pathways become activated more easily as learning occurs.
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A film critic's description of a character in a film uses these phrases: a grandiose sense of self-importance, the inability to empathize with others, and a preoccupation with his own achievements and abilities. At the end of the description,
the critic says the character needs therapy. If the character were to seek therapy, which diagnosis might be made? a. dependent personality disorder b. borderline personality disorder c. schizotypal personality disorder d. narcissistic personality disorder
Female humans have ______.
A. two X chromosomes B. two Y chromosomes C. one X and one Y chromosome D. one X chromosome
Your text's discussion of eyewitness testimony illustrates that this type of memory is frequently influenced by all of the following EXCEPT
a. failing to elaboratively rehearse these kinds of events due to fear. b. inattention to relevant information due to the emotional nature of these events. c. source-monitoring errors due to familiarity. d. increased confidence due to postevent questioning.
The behavioral therapy that uses counterconditioning to replace negative learned associations with something relaxing and pleasurable is:
a. systematic desensitization b. aversion therapy c. use of a token economy d. observational learning