Although the brain's early development is in large part genetically directed, its structure is continually modified by environmental experiences; this modifiability is called
A) brevity.
B) transitivity.
C) sensitivity.
D) plasticity.

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The correct term for the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience and environmental influences is called "plasticity." This concept highlights how the brain's structure and function can be modified throughout life.

Although the Brain's Early Development Is in Large Part Genetically