What is a memory trace?

A) a change in brain structure when prior learning disrupts the recall of new information
B) brain changes that occur due to reconsolidation
C) a change in brain structure when new learning disrupts recall of old information
D) a lasting physical change in the brain as a memory forms

Memory Trace

A theoretical concept suggesting that memories are stored in the brain as physical or chemical changes.

Brain Structure

The physical form and organization of different parts of the brain, including lobes, hemispheres, and neural networks.

Lasting Physical Change

Lasting physical change denotes a permanent alteration in the physical state or appearance of an object or organism.