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AP Psychology
Unit 2 – Biological Basis of Behavior
Topic 2.8
How does long-term potentiation influence learning and memory?
Long-term potentiation is unrelated to learning or memory functions but influences motor skills only.
Long-term potentiation weakens neural connections over time, leading to forgetting.
Long-term potentiation decreases efficiency in signal transmission hindering learning process.
It strengthens neural connections, making signal transmission more efficient and thus enhancing learning and memory.
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AP Psychology - 2.8 The Adaptable Brain: Neural Fluidity
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