Frankland, Kohler, and Josselyn (2013)specifically proposed that which of the following may, counterintuitively, be bad for the retention of existing memories, though it may benefit new learning?
A)Neurotransmission
B)Cell death
C)Deterioration of existing tissue
D)Neurogenesis
E)Long-term potentiation

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The researchers proposed that neurogenesis, the birth of new neurons in the brain, may actually be bad for the retention of existing memories, as it may disrupt the existing neural networks that support those memories. However, neurogenesis may benefit new learning by providing a fresh set of connections for new information to be encoded.

Frankland, Kohler, and Josselyn (2013)specifically Proposed That Which of the Following