A long-lasting weakening of connections between two neurons after low patterns of activation is referred to as
A)long-term potentiation.
B)synaptic pruning.
C)long-term depression.
D)retrospective bias.

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Long-term depression refers to a long-lasting weakening of connections between two neurons after low patterns of activation. This is the opposite of long-term potentiation, where connections between neurons are strengthened after high patterns of activation. Synaptic pruning refers to the process of eliminating unnecessary neural connections, while retrospective bias refers to a cognitive bias that occurs when memories are influenced by present knowledge and beliefs.

A Long-Lasting Weakening of Connections Between Two Neurons After Low