The implication of Pereira's study on exercise and neurogenesis, discussed in the Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology feature in Chapter 2, is that:
A) experience has little or no effect on brain functions or structures.
B) exercising regularly retards the release of endorphins in the brain.
C) neurogenesis is directly correlated with addiction to exercise.
D) exercise promotes the growth of new neurons in the human brain just as it does in other mammals.

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Pereira's study found that exercise promotes the growth of new neurons in the human brain just as it does in other mammals, indicating that experience does have an effect on brain functions and structures. Endorphin release was not mentioned, and there was no correlation made with addiction to exercise.

The Implication of Pereira's Study on Exercise and Neurogenesis, Discussed