Neurons that ________ soon lose their synapses in a process called synaptic pruning

A) are unrelated to basic survival needs
B) are produced after the prenatal period
C) are seldom stimulated
D) develop a myelin sheath


Answer: C

Psychology

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A. habituation-based classical conditioning B. compensatory conditioned response model C. reversed stimulus generalisation model D. partial reinforcement effect

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a. decreasing the burden upon one's partner. b. empowerment for one's own fulfillment. c. improving one's overall attractiveness. d. taking responsibility for your partner's mood.

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