Which of the following is believed to be the synaptic basis for learning and memory?
A) priming
B) the primacy effect
C) encoding specificity
D) long-term potentiation

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Long-term potentiation (LTP) is the persistent strengthening of synapses based on recent patterns of activity. It is considered to be the primary synaptic basis for learning and memory. Priming, the primacy effect, and encoding specificity are all related to memory, but they are not believed to be the primary synaptic basis for it.

Which of the Following Is Believed to Be the Synaptic