Answer
1. The brain changes throughout our lives and is adaptable, True.
2. According to the Neuroplasticity video, we rewire our brains through intentional practice of the new skill or information
3. The statement, “I’m not a Math person because I’m not a Math person because I’m not smart enough’ is a Fixed Mindset
4. The word that could be added to the Fixed mindset statement to turn it into a Growth Mindset Statement will be like, “I’m not a Math person but I am smart enough to learn.
Explanation
The ability of the brain to change and adapt due to experience is called Brain plasticity or Neuroplasticity. The vital characteristics of Brain plasticity are;
• It can vary with age where it changes more during early years of life.
• It involves a variety of processes that go throughout the life.
• It can happen due to leaning, experience and memory formation or as a result of damage to the brain
• The environment plays a major role in the process.
• Sometimes brain plasticity is not good at all
