A long-lasting increase in synaptic strength that is associated with new memories or learning a new skill is:
A) called the semantic network.
B) always localized in the cerebellum.
C) called a schema.
D) termed long-term potentiation.

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Long-term potentiation (LTP) is a phenomenon that occurs in the brain where there is a long-lasting increase in synaptic strength between two neurons. This increase in synaptic strength is associated with the formation of new memories or learning a new skill. LTP has been extensively studied and is considered to be a fundamental mechanism underlying learning and memory in the brain. Therefore, the correct answer is D, termed long-term potentiation.

A Long-Lasting Increase in Synaptic Strength That Is Associated with New