One of the Reasons Why the Brain Can So Quickly

question 34

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons why the brain can so quickly adapt to the loss of input from areas of the body and start relying more on alternative areas is because:

• A)the brain remains extremely plastic throughout the lifespan"
• B)dendritic growth is spurred when input is inhibited"
• C)connections to other areas are already in place, just inhibited"
• D)the brain grows new neurons at a rapid pace when necessary"

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Definitions:

Random Phenomenon

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Probability

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Law of Large Numbers

A principle that states that as a sample size grows, its mean will get closer to the average of the whole population.

Probability Assignment Rule

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