Which of the Following Is Evidence for Plasticity in the Adult

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence for plasticity in the adult brain?

• A)A blind adult's visual cortex is quiet when he is reading a passage in braille.
• B)An adult who has been deaf since birth shows no activity in the auditory cortex.
• C)A blind adult's visual cortex is active when he is engaged in a verbal processing task.
• D)None of the above statements are true.

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Definitions:

Rationalism

That philosophy that is characterized by its confidence in reason, and intuition in particular, to know reality independently of experience. Continental rationalism is a term usually reserved for three great European philosophers: Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz.

Empiricism

A philosophical stance emphasizing that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience.

Culturally Determined

Influenced or shaped by the customs, traditions, and social norms of a particular society or group.

Foucault

A French philosopher, social theorist, and historian of ideas, known for his critical studies of social institutions and his theories on power, knowledge, and disciplinary society.