Which of the following examples does NOT demonstrate plasticity?
A) a blind person using echolocation to navigate his environment
B) pianists who have an enlarged auditory cortex area that encodes piano sounds
C) a scientist discovering how long it takes a neural impulse to travel a neural pathway
D) ballerinas who experience neural changes that improve their performance

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The example given in option C does not demonstrate plasticity. It involves discovering information about the neural pathway but does not involve any change in neural connections or behavior as a result of experience or training, which is the essence of plasticity. A, B, and D all involve changes in the brain or behavior as a result of experience, and thus demonstrate plasticity.

Which of the Following Examples Does NOT Demonstrate Plasticity