Long-term potentiation is believed to be
A) a memory-blocking process triggered by high doses of propranolol.
B) the cause of memory loss among patients with Alzheimer's disease.
C) unnecessary for the formation of flashbulb memories.
D) a neural basis for learning and remembering associations.

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Long-term potentiation is a process by which synapses between neurons become more efficient after repeated stimulation, leading to the formation of stronger neural connections. This process is believed to be a neural basis for learning and remembering associations between stimuli or events. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Long-Term Potentiation Is Believed to Be