Neuroplasticity; What Do People Really Know About It?

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NeuroplasticITy; What Do People Really Know About IT? - Quiz

Test your knowledge about neuroplasticity!

Questions and Answers

1.

Neuroplasticity refers to changes in neural pathways & synapses due to changes in what?
- A.
  
  Behavior
- B.
  
  Environment
- C.
  
  Thinking and Emotions
- D.
  
  All of the Above
Correct Answer
D. All of the Above

Explanation
Found at: Brain Plasticity: What is it? Learning & Memory
Faculty.washington.edu

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2.

Does stress effect ones ability to develop better neuroplasticity.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
- C.
  
  No Idea
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
Found at: geniusawakening.com
5 facts about neuroplasticity.

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3.

Carol is 7 years old and has had a hemispherectomy (The removal of one hemisphere of the brain) Carol's brain will:
- A.
  
  Repair slower than an adults
- B.
  
  Repair faster than an adults
- C.
  
  Repair at the same rate as an adults
- D.
  
  No Idea
Correct Answer
B. Repair faster than an adults

Explanation
Found at: etpta.org
Neuroplasticity: the human brain & change

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4.

Neuroplasticity can only be improved if you start training your brain early on in life.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Actually, all stages of ones life are dominated with different types of plasticity. So, there is always room to be a better thinker!

Found at: Brain Plasticity: What is it? Learning & Memory
Faculty.washington.edu

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5.

A person's genetics are important in their ability to strengthen their neuroplasticity.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Environment is also VERY important.

Found at: Brain Plasticity: What is it? Learning & Memory
Faculty.washington.edu

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6.

"Brain Training" does work. (As in, puzzles, "brain games", etc.)
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Found at: geniusawakening.com
5 facts about neuroplasticity.

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7.

You have more synaptic connections as you age.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Found at: etpta.org
Neuroplasticity: the human brain & change

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8.

You won't lose any neuroplasticity as long as you've built it up over the years.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Not true! Your brain is a muscle! It needs exercising just like any other one! If it doesn't get said exercise, it will revert back to it's normal plasticity. Exercise your brain!

Found at: etpta.org
Neuroplasticity: the human brain & change

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9.

After enough "brain training" the brain actually rewires itself.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Found at: geniusawakening.com
5 facts about neuroplasticity.

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10.

Thanks for helping and taking my quiz!
- A.
  
  You're welcome!
- B.
  
  It was rad, brah
Correct Answer
B. It was rad, brah

Explanation
Rad is ust a great word

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NeuroplasticITy; What Do People Really Know About IT?

Neuroplasticity refers to changes in neural pathways & synapses due to changes in what?

Does stress effect ones ability to develop better neuroplasticity.

Carol is 7 years old and has had a hemispherectomy (The removal of one hemisphere of the brain) Carol's brain will:

Neuroplasticity can only be improved if you start training your brain early on in life.

A person's genetics are important in their ability to strengthen their neuroplasticity.

"Brain Training" does work. (As in, puzzles, "brain games", etc.)

You have more synaptic connections as you age.

You won't lose any neuroplasticity as long as you've built it up over the years.

After enough "brain training" the brain actually rewires itself.

Thanks for helping and taking my quiz!