"Plasticity" Means That

question 34

Multiple Choice

"Plasticity" means that:

• A)synaptic connections can change throughout life.
• B)neurons have a myelin sheath,similar to a plastic shell,that surrounds them.
• C)axons,like soft plastic,are flexible and can bend around obstacles to make synaptic connections.
• D)people can compensate for brain damage by learning new ways to do things.

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Definitions:

Generative Psychology

A psychology intended to generate positive social change through direct intervention.

Action Research

The simultaneous activities of undertaking social science research, involving participants in the process, and addressing a social problem.

Multicultural Challenge

The difficulty of adapting to, managing, and integrating cultural diversity in social institutions and interactions.

Generative Psychology

A branch of psychology that focuses on understanding how individuals create meaning, develop psychologically across the lifespan, and engage in creative processes.