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Question 1

learning

Answer 1

a relatively permanent change in behaviour due to experience

Question 2

memory

Answer 2

processing, storage and retrieval of information acquired through learning

Question 3

neural plasticity

Answer 3

ability of the brain’s neuron sand connections between them to change in response to our experiences throughout life.

Question 4

neural plasticity

Answer 4

ability of the brain’s neuron sand connections between them to change in response to our experiences throughout life.

Question 5

long term potentiation (LTP)

Answer 5

long-lasting strengthing of synaptic connections resulting in more effective synaptic transmission

Question 6

effect of LTP

Answer 6

improve ability of two neurons to communicate due to repeated stimulation by neurotransmitter glutamate
allows information to be transfered into long term memory and can be recalled easier

Question 7

long term depression

Answer 7

long-lasting decrease in the strength of synaptic transmission

Question 8

effects of LTD

Answer 8

weaken synaptic connection, weaken or silence communicationdue to lack of stimulation of glutamate (lack of repeating a skill)
weakening/ eliminating unused synapses, leaves only important connectons
allows us to correct our thinking or skills

Question 9

similarities between LTP and LTD

Answer 9

• depend on activity
• involve glutamate
• occur at synapses
• long lasting effects