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Kthamas

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What term refers to the idea that neural pathways in the brain can be strengthened or weakened by experience?
 
  A) Directionality
  B) Canalization
  C) Plasmolysis
  D) Plasticity

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Research shows that the brain's neural circuits are strengthened by challenge and weakened by a lack of challenge. In this way, they seem to operate somewhat like the
 
  A) heart when given adrenaline.
  B) feet when wearing shoes.
  C) arms when lifting weights.
  D) eardrum when listening to Mozart.


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johnpizzaz

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


Kthamas

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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