What Is Meant by the Phrase "Brain Adaptability Is a Double-Edged

question 165

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the phrase "brain adaptability is a double-edged sword"?

• A) Once we learn something, we have great difficulty unlearning it.
• B) Our brains are not good at adapting to changing environments.
• C) Excessive stimulation can be as damaging as too little stimulation to future brain development.
• D) Our brain has many specialized functions, but damage can impair these specific specialized abilities.

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Definitions:

70% Learning Curve

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