The Notion of Structural Plasticity

question 196

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:

Lung Cancer

A type of cancer that originates in the lungs and is often associated with smoking and exposure to carcinogens.

Test-retest Reliability

The consistency of a measure or test over time, assessed by administering the test to the same participants at two different points in time.

Internal Consistency

A measure of the reliability of a psychological test or survey, reflecting the extent to which all parts of the test contribute to the same construct.

Validity

The extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.