Compare and Contrast Experience-Expectant Plasticity and Experience-Dependent Plasticity

question 60

Essay

Compare and contrast experience-expectant plasticity and experience-dependent plasticity.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, controlling basic emotions and drives such as fear, pleasure, and anger.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres of the brain, associated with processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Thalamus

A major part of the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting information from the sensory organs to the cerebral cortex.

Fast Pathway

A term that may refer to a rapid signaling route within the nervous system, especially in the context of pain perception.