If two brain cells become more active at the same time, the connections between them grow stronger. This process is called
a. the serial position effect.
b. long-term potentiation.
c. redintegration.
d. proactive consolidation.
ANSWER: b
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a. only one group of participants is used b. only variables "between" the participants are examined c. there is a different group of participants for each treatment conditions d. each participant is exposed to each level of the independent variable
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a. Geese b. Monkeys c. Pigeons d. Rats
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Sherif demonstrated that this was unlikely when he found similar results a. when participants completed the task with their friends. b. two years later. c. when participants later completed the task alone. d. when participants completed an auditory task in groups.