Which of the Following Terms Is Used to Refer to Change

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is used to refer to change in the nervous system?

• A) malleability
• B) mutability
• C) adaptability
• D) plasticity

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Definitions:

Attentional Mechanisms

The processes and systems in the brain that allow individuals to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, associated with complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behaviour.

Reticular Activating Formation

A set of connected nuclei in the brains of vertebrates that is responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain involved in the production of melatonin, which regulates sleep-wake cycles.