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AP Psychology
Unit 2 – Biological Basis of Behavior
Topic 2.8
Unit 2 – Biological Basis of Behavior
2.8 The Adaptable Brain
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How does synaptic pruning contribute to brain development?
By encouraging rapid firing of all existing neurons at once leading to heightened cognition levels constantly .
By eliminating weaker synaptic connections while strengthening others based on experiences thus making neural networks more efficient over time.
By promoting growth of new neurons throughout life (neurogenesis).
By increasing the total number of neurons in the brain.
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AP Psychology - 2.8 The Adaptable Brain: Neural Fluidity
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