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Chapter 12 Neuropsyc

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show impairment in forming new memories  
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retrograde amnesia   show
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show process in which brain forms a (sorta) permanent physical representation of a memory  
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show process of accessing stored memories-act of remembering  
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show increase rate of firing when individual is in a specific location in the environment, found in hippocampus  
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declarative memory   show
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nondeclarative memory   show
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working memory   show
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Hebb rule   show
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show persistent strengthening of synapses from simultaneous activation of presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons  
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show decrease in strength of synapses when stimulation of presynaptic neurons is insufficient to activate the postsynaptic neuron. Modifies mems and clears old mems for new info  
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associative LTP   show
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show outgrowths from dendrites that partially bridge the synaptic cleft and make synapses more sensitive  
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show substantial loss of memory and other cog abilities, usually in elderly  
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show most common kind of dementia, characterized by progressive brain deterioration and impaired mem/other cog abilities  
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plaques   show
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neurofibrillary tangles   show
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show ppl with greater cog/brain capacity can compensate for brain change due to aging, brain damage, or disorders like Alzheimer's.  
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show fabricate stories/facts to make up for those missing from their memories. Common in those with Korsakoff.  
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