Neuroplasticity (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards
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Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity
Brain's ability to reorganize structure & function via experience
% affected by phantom limb pain post-amputation
% affected by phantom limb pain post-amputation
70%
Synaptogenesis
Synaptogenesis
Process of forming new synapses
Synaptic connections per neuron at age 2
Synaptic connections per neuron at age 2
15,000
Long-term potentiation
Long-term potentiation
Strengthening of synapses via repeated activation
Long-term depression
Long-term depression
Weakening of synapses via repeated low-level activation
Synaptic pruning
Synaptic pruning
Elimination of unused synapses
Rerouting (brain trauma recovery)
Rerouting (brain trauma recovery)
Healthy neurons create alternative pathways after injury
Sprouting (brain trauma recovery)
Sprouting (brain trauma recovery)
Neurons form new axon terminals & dendrites for new connections
Brain's % of body weight vs % of energy used
Brain's % of body weight vs % of energy used
2% of body weight, 20% of total energy