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What Determines Which Synapses Will Be Eliminated and Which Connections

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What determines which synapses will be eliminated and which connections will be supported? Describe the types of brain plasticity and give three specific examples of each type.


Definitions:

Extension

In general terms, it refers to the act of increasing the length or duration of something or expanding its scope or coverage.

Expansion

The act or process of increasing in size, volume, quantity, or scope.

Cognitive Flexibility

The mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts, or to think about multiple concepts simultaneously.

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