As part of his theory of how neural connections form and how synaptic connections change, Donald Hebb suggested that ________.
A. neurons that fire together, wire together
B. the more connected neurons fire, the weaker their bonds become
C. when the synapse of one neuron repeatedly fires and excites another neuron, there is a temporary change in the receiving neuron
D. neurons can retain their functions over long periods even when they are not regularly used
Answer: A
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