Refers to the Belief That the Brain Can Alter Its

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Essay

refers to the belief that the brain can alter its structure and function in response to experience.

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Definitions:

Hubel and Wiesel

Nobel laureates whose research on the visual system greatly advanced the understanding of how the brain processes visual information.

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells that transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the nervous system; also known as neurons.

Supercell Clusters

Large-scale weather patterns comprised of multiple supercells, which are severe thunderstorms with a deep rotating updraft.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing auditory information as well as in memory, speech, and emotional responses.