In which theoretical area does research suggest that short-term memory and long-term memory are based on different processes in the brain?
A) levels of processing theory
B) schema theory
C) synaptic theory
D) spreading activation model

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Synaptic theory suggests that short-term memory relies on temporary changes in the strength of synaptic connections, while long-term memory involves more permanent changes such as the growth of new synapses or the activation of new genes. The other theoretical areas listed do not directly address the differentiation between short-term and long-term memory processes in the brain.

In Which Theoretical Area Does Research Suggest That Short-Term Memory