The Ability of the Brain to Adapt Its Structure and Function

question 277

Multiple Choice

The ability of the brain to adapt its structure and function in response to damage or experience is called:

• A) reuptake.
• B) plasticity.
• C) aphasia.
• D) localization.

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Definitions:

Psychological Abnormality

Conditions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered typical or healthy in a psychological context.

Deviance

Variance from common patterns of behavior.

Distress

A negative emotional state that arises from situations perceived as overwhelming or beyond one's ability to cope.

Dysfunction

Impaired or abnormal functioning of a system, organ, or part of the body, often hindering the individual’s daily life and activities.