Question

What is neuroplasticity and why was its discovery significant

Answer 1

"According to the theory of neuroplasticity, thinking, learning, and acting actually change both the brain's functional anatomy from top to bottom, and its physical anatomy. Canadian psychiatrist Norman Doidge has called neuroplasticity one of the most extraordinary discoveries of the twentieth century." -?

"The brain's anatomy ensures that certain areas of the brain have certain functions. ... Part of the body's ability to recover following damage to the brain can be explained by the damaged area of the brain getting better, but most is the result of neuroplasticity – forming new neural connections." -?

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

I can tell you that Neuroplasticity is how easily someone picks up idea's. Generally kids have more Neuroplasticity than adults. However, I don't really know the answer to the second part of the question. Hopefully it's multiple choice :)