BS1.01 – 06 The Brain’s Plasticity

  • The brain is forever changing and adapting because of the ever-changing environment – this adaptation is called neural plasticity, or neural adaptations.
  • These small changes can be a good thing for you, or they can be the reason why you develop uncomfortable symptoms, in which case we call this maladaptive plasticity.
  • It’s a fascinating process you will learn a lot more about in later classes.