In the context of the study of memory across the lifespan, potentiation occurs when ________.
A) the duration of the memory is increased because the stimulus used is more salient
B) compared to a weak stimulus presented alone, learning of a weaker stimulus is improved when it is presented alongside a stronger (more salient) stimulus
C) the duration of the memory is increased because the stimulus used is delivered by the mother and not by an unknown operator
D) compared to a strong stimulus presented alone, learning of a stronger stimulus is improved when it is presented alongside a weaker stimulus

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Potentiation refers to the phenomenon where learning and memory of a weaker stimulus are enhanced when it is paired with a stronger, more salient stimulus. This concept is based on the idea that the presence of a strong stimulus can enhance the associative strength or memory formation related to a weaker stimulus when they are presented together.

In the Context of the Study of Memory Across the Lifespan