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craiczarry

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which statement best describes plasticity?
 
  a. The neurons in the infant's brain are connected in a random manner, and all the patterns depend onexperience.
 b. The basic organization of areas of the brain depend on early experience. c. There is no relationship between experience and neural development.
  d. Sensory experiences can strengthen certain neural pathways; less used pathways may disappear.

Question 2

The biological system is a system.
 
  a. complex and self-containing
  b. predictable and predetermined c. linear and static
  d. multilevel and dynamic


ultraflyy23

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d


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