psych sac revision (cte) Flashcards
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what is a neuron
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neurons are the building blocks of our nervous system
2
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what is neuroplasticity?
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the ability of the brain to change in response to experience or environmental stimulation
3
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what are the two types of acquired brain injuries ?
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traumatic (damage to the brain by an external force) and non-traumatic (damage to the brain caused by internal factors).
4
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what are the three types of contemporary research?
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machine learning, gut-brain axis, and stem-cell research
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what are the research methods?
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