A long-lasting increase in the strength of synaptic responsiveness is called:
A) deep processing.
B) long-term potentiation.
C) parallel processing.
D) state-dependent memory.

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Long-term potentiation (LTP) is a long-lasting increase in the strength of synaptic responsiveness that is considered to be the neural basis for learning and memory. Deep processing refers to the cognitive processing of information and is not related to synaptic plasticity. Parallel processing refers to the ability of the brain to process multiple pieces of information simultaneously. State-dependent memory refers to the phenomenon in which memory retrieval is influenced by the internal state of the individual at the time of encoding and retrieval.

A Long-Lasting Increase in the Strength of Synaptic Responsiveness Is