A long-lasting increase in the in connectivity and transmission between two neurons is called
A) consolidation
B) long-term potentiation.
C) cross-cortical storage.
D) chunking.
Answer: B
Rationale: Long-term potentiation (LTP) means that there is an enduring increase in connectivity and transmission of neural signals between nerve cells that fire together.
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