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Reduced activity

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Reduced activity refers to a decrease in the level of neural firing or metabolic functioning in a specific brain region. It is often associated with decreased cognitive and behavioral performance.

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