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Brain Plasticity Video Questions/ Superheroes, Villains and the Brain Assignment

Posted on March 8, 2013 by victoriaruss

WOD:  Copy the definition for plasticity aka neuroplasticity. What is brain plasticity? Does it mean that our brains are made of plastic?  NO!!!! Plasticity, or neuroplasticity, describes how experiences reorganize neural pathways in the brain. Changes in our brain occur when … Continue reading →

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3/4 “Brain Plasticity”

Posted on March 4, 2013 by victoriaruss

What is brain plasticity? Does it mean that our brains are made of plastic? Of course not. Brain plasticity, also known as neuroplasticity or cortical remapping, is a term that refers to the brain’s ability to change and adapt as a … Continue reading →

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