Based on Our Knowledge of the Factors Contributing to Neuroplasticity

question 15

Multiple Choice

Based on our knowledge of the factors contributing to neuroplasticity in animal studies,which of the following therapeutic activities is likely to best promote neuroplasticity for patients with stroke attempting to regain locomotor control?

• A)Massed practice of stationary bicycle riding to allow long exercise periods to be performed with the legs
• B)Massed practice of treadmill-based gait training so training is done in a functional position
• C)Repeated sessions of gait training over a variety of surfaces at self-paced speeds to make the task challenging
• D)Repeated sessions of gait training over the same surface at self-paced speeds to keep the task simple

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Definitions:

Backward Conditioning

A learning process where a conditioned stimulus (CS) is presented after the unconditioned stimulus (US), typically resulting in weaker learning compared to forward conditioning.

Extinction

The process by which a learned behavior diminishes or disappears as a result of the repeated absence of an unconditioned stimulus or reinforcement.

Reward Centers

Brain structures that regulate the experience of pleasure and motivate individuals towards behaviors necessary for survival, such as eating and reproduction.

Latin Word

A term originating from Latin, a classical language that has contributed to many words in modern languages, especially in science, law, and medicine.