Which of these is an example of plasticity?
A) a man who consistently drives his car too fast
B) a teenager who spends a summer in Chile and learns to speak Spanish
C) a woman who leaves her job to stay home with her newborn
D) a person who is in a coma

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Plasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt based on experiences. The teenager who learns to speak Spanish after spending a summer in Chile is an example of plasticity because the brain is adapting and learning a new language based on the experience of immersion in a Spanish-speaking environment. The other options do not involve significant changes in the brain's structure or function based on experiences.

Which of These Is an Example of Plasticity