Psychology / Unit 2 Psych 0242 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Neuroplasticity
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The idea
Neuroplasticity is the nervous system's capacity to reorganize its structure and connections in response to experience or injury.
In practice
After a stroke damages a motor region, neighboring tissue gradually takes over part of the lost function.
Where people slip
Plasticity has limits that vary with age and with the structure involved. It is a capacity, not a guarantee.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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