The Notion of Structural Plasticity

question 22

Multiple Choice

The notion of structural plasticity:

• A)has been demonstrated in animal studies but there is no evidence for structural plasticity in humans.
• B)is the idea that learning, active practice, or environmental stimulation can cause physical changes in the brain's structure.
• C)led to the idea of surgically cutting the corpus callosum as a possible treatment for severe cases of epilepsy.
• D)is the idea that the brain has the ability to shift functions from damaged to undamaged brain areas.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate, indicating the efficiency of labor used in production.

Direct Labor Costs

Direct labor costs are the wages and benefits paid to employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services, constituting part of the total manufacturing costs.

Total Direct Labor Cost Variance

The difference between the actual direct labor costs incurred and the standard or expected direct labor costs.

Direct Labor Costs

Direct labor costs are the total amounts paid to employees directly involved in production, such as wages for hours worked on manufacturing goods.