The ability of the brain to change in response to experience or damage is called ________.
A)neural plasmosis
B)reticular formation
C)neurogenesis
D)neuroplasticity

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Neuroplasticity refers to the ability of the brain to modify its connections and reorganize itself throughout an individual's life in response to changes in the environment or experience. This includes the ability to recover from damage, as well as to adapt to new learning and experiences. A is not a term used in neuroscience, B refers to a region in the brainstem that is involved in regulating sleep and arousal, and C refers specifically to the generation of new neurons in the brain.

The Ability of the Brain to Change in Response to Experience