The strengthening of neural connections, which is considered the biological basis of memory, is called __________
a) synaptic connection potential (SCP)
b) long-term neuron connection (LTC)
c) long-term potentiation (LTP)
d) synaptic neuron potentiation (SNP)
Answer: C
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a. accommodation. b. foveal disparity. c. phrenetic search. d. relative size.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. When asked, people usually report that babies have the capacity for agency but little capacity for experience 2. Descartes believed that the mind was part of the physical world 3. Experiments by Libet revealed that our brains lead our minds and bodies, instead of our mind directing brain activity and behaviour 4. The cocktail-party phenomenon describes the increased likelihood that people will hear their name mentioned from across the room, even when engaged in another conversation at a large and noisy event 5. The unity of consciousness refers to the fact that consciousness flows like a river from one “right now” to the next
There are two classes of drugs in the category that decreases central nervous system activity. They are _____ and _____
a) marijuana; ecstasy. b) sleeping pills; endocannibinoids. c) legal; illegal. d) sedative-hypnotics; narcotics.
Early onset of drug use is associated with
A) increasing use over time. B) greater risk for alcohol disorders. C) greater risk for drug disorders. D) all of the above.