Neural Plasticity Is ________

question 29

Multiple Choice

Neural plasticity is ________

• A) the process by which neurotransmitters are broken down in the brain.
• B) the flexibility of the brain-existing neural circuits can change or new ones can be made.
• C) strong evidence of brain damage, leading to the development of a mental disorder.
• D) the best indicator of temperament and its effect on the personality development of a child.

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Definitions:

Night Terrors

Intense episodes of fear that occur during sleep, often resulting in screaming, sweating, and confusion upon awakening.

N3 Sleep

The deepest stage of non-REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, characterized by delta brain waves and associated with the body's repair processes and memory consolidation.

REM Sleep

REM Sleep is a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, vivid dreams, and temporary muscle paralysis, playing a critical role in emotional regulation and memory.

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.