Evidence from studies of which of the following most clearly supports the idea that memory traces consist of specific neural circuits?
A) long-term potentiation
B) retrograde amnesia
C) electrical stimulation of the brain
D) the transfer of RNA from one animal to another

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Long-term potentiation refers to the strengthening of synaptic connections between neurons, which is believed to be the neural basis of learning and memory. This suggests that memory traces are formed by specific neural circuits and the strengthening of these circuits leads to the formation of long-term memories. Retrograde amnesia, electrical stimulation of the brain, and the transfer of RNA from one animal to another do not directly support the idea that memory traces consist of specific neural circuits.

Evidence from Studies of Which of the Following Most Clearly