Long-term potentiation involves
a. the creation of new neural circuits in the thalamus
b. the encoding of a fear response in the amygdala
c. a long-lasting increase in the strength of synaptic connections
d. the creation of neuronal networks in the cerebellum
e. a relatively temporary memory created in the hippocampus
c
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A. always results in permanently stunted growth B. slows the growth rate during the period of malnutrition, but typically the child grows at a faster rate when nutrition is restored C. slows the growth rate for a number of years until the child can catch up D. causes severe health problems
The term "infancy" is derived from Latin roots meaning
a. not walking. b. not speaking. c. not eating solid foods. d. a child younger than age 3.
According to the study conducted by Smith and his colleagues, girls and boys defined bullying in very similar ways
a) True b) False
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a. very active during sleep b. active when the pontomesencephalon is not c. almost completely inactive during sleep d. instrumental in waking us up