Long-term potentiation refers to the process in which
a. the connections between brain cells grow stronger.
b. new memories interfere with and prevent the retrieval of old memories.
c. molecular engrams are formed in specific parts of the brain as skills are developed.
d. memory traces are faded or weakened.
ANSWER: a
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