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One of the most remarkable discoveries in modern neuroscience is that learning physically changes the brain. The brain is not a fixed, unchanging organ — it is highly plastic (changeable), especially during childhood and adolescence. This lesson explores how learning and experience shape brain development, a topic that connects developmental psychology with neuroscience.
Neuroplasticity (also called brain plasticity) is the brain's ability to change its structure and function in response to experience, learning, and the environment. The brain can:
Neuroplasticity is greatest during childhood but continues throughout life. This is why early childhood experiences and education are so important for brain development.
When you learn something new:
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