To Argue That the Brain Is Plastic, José Should Mention

question 210

Multiple Choice

To argue that the brain is plastic, José should mention which of the following points?

• A) "Among people who are blind from birth, the neurons programmed for vision will dissipate."
• B) "Among babies who have a stroke in the language areas of the brain, language can never develop normally."
• C) "Synaptogenesis occurs throughout life, so people can keep learning new things at every age."
• D) "The myelin sheath keeps growing until very late in life."

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Definitions:

Cognitive Map

A visuospatial mental representation of an environment.

Latent Learning

Learning that takes place in the absence of reinforcement.

Behavior Modification

The use of behavioral change techniques to alter maladaptive behaviors into more healthy or desirable ones.

Add a Stimulus

The act of introducing a new sensory input or trigger in an environment to elicit a response in an organism or system.