Dr. Tori has discovered that in cases where brain cells are damaged or destroyed, nearby brain cells may take over their functions. She has discovered
A) modifiability.
B) compensation.
C) neonatal automaticity.
D) neurogenesis.
Question 2While studying brain plasticity, you discover that even though brain cells may be programmed for specific functions, they can be changed to do other functions during certain sensitive developmental periods. What you've discovered is their
A) modifiability.
B) compensation.
C) neonatal automaticity.
D) neurogenesis.
Question 3Professor Latoya is explaining that the plasticity of our brains means that they can change in response to situations. Being an alert student, you realize that her lecture is about
A) experience encephaly.
B) experience dependency.
C) expectancy valence tests.
D) experience expectancy.
Question 4Professor Marianna is explaining that our brains are programmed to respond to critical features of our environment. The topic of her lecture is
A) experience encephaly.
B) experience dependency.
C) expectancy valence tests.
D) experience expectancy.
Question 5Synaptogenesis and pruning are integral processes that contribute to the brain's
A) directionality.
B) canalization.
C) plasmolysis.
D) plasticity.
Question 6What term refers to the idea that neural pathways in the brain can be strengthened or weakened by experience?
A) Directionality
B) Canalization
C) Plasmolysis
D) Plasticity
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