Brain Plasticity and Functional Recovery Quiz

What does the term 'plasticity' mean in the context of the brain?

• The ability of the brain to resist any form of damage

• The ability of the brain to remain static and unchanging

• The ability of the brain to only change its structure but not its function

• The ability of the brain to change its function and structure in response to environmental changes

What is the process called when the brain forms new neuronal pathways due to new information?

• Synaptic pruning

• Functional reorganization

• Neural regeneration

• Axonal sprouting

Which factor makes functional recovery more likely after brain damage?

• Old age

• Using coping strategies

• Being female

• Lack of access to rehabilitation

What did the study on London taxi drivers show about their brain structure?

• Decreased volume of white matter in the posterior hippocampus

• No change in brain structure

• Increased volume of grey matter in the posterior hippocampus

• Decreased volume of grey matter in the posterior hippocampus

What is the term for the removal of one entire side of the brain?

• Axonal sprouting

• Neural regeneration

• Hemispherectomy

• Synaptic pruning

What did the case study of EB demonstrate about brain resilience?

• The brain cannot recover from extreme trauma

• The brain can only recover from trauma if the person has a high IQ

• The brain can recover fully from any type of trauma

• The brain can compensate for extreme trauma if it occurs early in life

What did the case study of Phineas Gage demonstrate about brain resilience?

• The brain can compensate for extreme trauma if it occurs early in life

• The brain can only recover from trauma if the person has a high IQ

• The brain cannot recover from any type of trauma

• The brain can recover fully from any type of trauma

What is the process called when the brain forms new axons in response to damage?

• Synaptic pruning

• Axonal sprouting

• Neural regeneration

• Functional reorganization

Which group is most likely to recover function after brain damage?

• Older adults

• Younger adults

• Men

• People with low educational background

What did the meta-analysis by Matthias in 2015 demonstrate about recovery after traumatic brain injury?

• IQ and educational background have no impact on recovery

• IQ and educational background are positively correlated with positive outcomes

• IQ and educational background are negatively correlated with positive outcomes

• IQ and educational background are not correlated with positive outcomes