46 pages 1 hour read

Norman Doidge

The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Essay Topics

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Define neuroplasticity. How did its discovery change the medical world?

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To what extent should the brain be considered malleable? Does the brain remain equally plastic over time?

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Why does neuroplasticity also create rigidity in human behavior? Use examples from the text to support your answer.