The brain has the ability to create circuits based on experiences that can be expected for typical humans; this is known as:
A) experience-dependant plasticity.
B) experience-expectant plasticity.
C) synaptic pruning.
D) apoptosis.

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Experience-expectant plasticity refers to the brain's ability to develop and organize itself based on general experiences that can be anticipated for all humans, such as visual and auditory stimuli. This process allows the brain to efficiently use its resources by strengthening connections that are frequently used while allowing those that aren't to fade away.

The Brain Has the Ability to Create Circuits Based on Experiences