The Example in Your Text of Novelist Howard Engel and His

question 22

Multiple Choice

The example in your text of novelist Howard Engel and his loss of the ability to read due to a stroke demonstrates that

• A)the brain is highly susceptible to sudden and irreversible damage.
• B)new advances in neuroscience can reverse the effects of stroke through medication.
• C)the brain can reorganize itself to recover lost functions in some cases.
• D)neural fragility is most evident at earlier stages of development.

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Definitions:

Human Capital

The combined abilities, expertise, and non-physical assets of people that contribute to creating financial worth.

Physical Capital

Assets that are tangible, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment, used to produce goods and services.

Future Income

Anticipated earnings or revenue one expects to receive in a forthcoming period, driven by employment, investments, or other sources.

Human Capital

The set of skills, acquired knowledge, and lived experiences present in an individual or a populace, evaluated in light of their value significance or cost to a corporation or a sovereign state.