A synapse in the brain whose strength depends on how likely it is to cause the postsynaptic cell to fire is called a _______ synapse.
A) hippocampal
B) long-term
C) Hebbian
D) priming

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Hebbian synapses are those that strengthen or weaken based on the activity of the pre- and post-synaptic neurons. If the pre-synaptic neuron repeatedly fires and causes the post-synaptic neuron to fire as well, the connection between them strengthens, resulting in a more efficient connection. This is known as Hebbian learning, named after Canadian neuropsychologist Donald Hebb.

A Synapse in the Brain Whose Strength Depends on How