Learning is said to be a relatively permanent change in behavior because __________.
A) it is thought that learning changes the nerve fiber patterns in your muscles
B) once you learn something, you will never fail to remember it or carry out the correct action
C) it is thought that when learning occurs, some part of the brain physically changes
D) memory processes, unlike learning processes, are not permanent

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Research has shown that learning can physically change the brain by creating new neural connections or strengthening existing ones. This results in a relatively permanent change in behavior as the brain is altered to support the newly learned behavior. Option A is incorrect as it refers to muscle fiber patterns, which are not directly responsible for learning. Option B is incorrect as forgetting can occur due to a variety of factors, including interference and decay. Option D is incorrect as memory processes are necessary for retaining newly learned information, but they are not equivalent to learning processes.

Learning Is Said to Be a Relatively Permanent Change in Behavior