Behavioral Science Passage unknown terms Flashcards
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Neuroplasticity
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Potential of brain to create new neural pathways
2
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Synaptic pruning
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Process of synapse elimination in early childhood and puberty
3
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Potentiation
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Increase in strength of nerve impulses along previously used pathways
4
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Elaboration
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Links new concepts to old memories
5
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Implicit memory
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Without awareness of learning
6
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Episodic memories
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Autobiographical
7
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Declarative memories
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Facts and events
8
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Body’s reaction the bee sting
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Afferent action potential arrives at relay neuron
Which Sends signal to brain, brain then interprets signal
Sends efferent action potential to effector muscle
