Brain Plasticity (Neuroplasticity)
Overview & Description:
Brain plasticity, often termed neuroplasticity, refers to the brain’s ability to change and adapt as a result of experience. This can be both structural (changes in brain anatomy) and functional (changes in brain activity).
Key Points:
- Adaptation: The brain can reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.
- Critical Periods: While the brain is more plastic during childhood, plasticity exists throughout life.
- Experience-Dependent: Specific experiences can shape the wiring and rewiring of the brain.
Implications:
- Rehabilitation: Neuroplasticity provides the foundation for rehabilitation methods post brain injuries.
- Learning & Memory: The concept underscores the lifelong capacity for cognitive growth and adaptation.
References:
- Doidge, N. (2007). The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science. Viking.
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