The idea that the brain is physically altered when new memories are formed is described as a/n ______ being formed that remains after learning.
A) pattern match
B) template
C) engram
D) trace

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The concept of an engram, first proposed by the German physiologist Richard Semon in 1904, suggests that a physical or biochemical change in the brain occurs when a memory is formed. This change is believed to create a lasting physical representation of the memory or "engram" that can be reactivated when the memory is recalled.

The Idea That the Brain Is Physically Altered When New