Neuroplasticity (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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What is neuroplasticity?
What is neuroplasticity?
The brain's ability to change structure
What percentage of amputees experience phantom limb pain?
What percentage of amputees experience phantom limb pain?
70%
How many synaptic connections does each neuron have in a 2-year-old child?
How many synaptic connections does each neuron have in a 2-year-old child?
15,000
What is long-term potentiation?
What is long-term potentiation?
Strengthening synapses via repetition
What does 'neurons that fire together, wire together' mean?
What does 'neurons that fire together, wire together' mean?
Experience strengthens connections
How many synapses do adults have compared to age 3?
How many synapses do adults have compared to age 3?
Half the number
Which plasticity type involves visual cortex development when infants first open their eyes?
Which plasticity type involves visual cortex development when infants first open their eyes?
Experience-expectant
What is sprouting in brain trauma recovery?
What is sprouting in brain trauma recovery?
Neurons form new axon terminals
What % of body energy does the brain consume despite being only 2% of body weight?
What % of body energy does the brain consume despite being only 2% of body weight?
20%
Which exercise intensity appears most effective for cognitive improvements?
Which exercise intensity appears most effective for cognitive improvements?
Moderate-intensity