CH5.1 Flashcards
1
Q
Neuroplasticity
A
ability to change its structure or function in response to experience or environmental stimulation
2
Q
What are the two types of neuroplasticity?
A
developmental plasticity + adaptive plasticity
3
Q
What is developmental plasticity?
A
changes in the brain that occur in response to ageing and maturation
4
Q
What is adaptive plasticity?
A
brain’s ability to restore adequate neural functioning over time after sustaining injury
- can occur during whole life span
- younger people have higher levels of adaptivity
5
Q
What is brain trauma?
A
damage to the brain that is caused by an external force
adaptive plasticity plays a role in recovery
