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Brain Shaping Answers
6. We can build new neural circuitry and this is
called neuroplasticity. Studies have shown that this is
possible even into a person’s 70s.
New neural circuitry can be built through focus and
practice. Sometimes, it may be that a person will always
need scaffolds to support a difficulty.
7. Part A: The rat story evidences how new neural circuitry is
developed through enriching experiences and lots of
practice. It illustrates how stronger circuitry leads directly
to better skills.
The rat study also teaches us how lack of experiences leads
to weaker neural circuitry and how this leads directly to
poorer skills.
