Neural Plasticity Is ________

question 29

Multiple Choice

Neural plasticity is ________

• A) the process by which neurotransmitters are broken down in the brain.
• B) the flexibility of the brain-existing neural circuits can change or new ones can be made.
• C) strong evidence of brain damage, leading to the development of a mental disorder.
• D) the best indicator of temperament and its effect on the personality development of a child.

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Definitions:

N

A symbol often used to represent a sample size or the number of observations or units in a dataset.

Sampling Distribution

The spectrum of probabilities for a predetermined statistic, collected from a random sample.

Probability Density Function

A function that describes the likelihood of obtaining the possible values that a random variable can assume, used in continuous probability distributions.

Finite Population Correction Factor

A correction applied to standard errors or variances when sampling from a finite population without replacement, to account for the decreased variability.