You don't want your pet turtle Flash to be bored, so you go out of your way to make his cage very exciting and interesting. You change things around frequently and give him new things to explore. If your efforts actually produced changes in the neurons of Flash's brain, then they would best illustrate the concept of _____________.
A)neural plasticity
B)natural selection or survival of the fittest
C)adaptation
D)lateralization

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Neural plasticity refers to the ability of the brain's neurons to change in response to experience and environmental changes. By providing your pet turtle with a stimulating environment and new things to explore, you are encouraging neural plasticity in its brain.

You Don't Want Your Pet Turtle Flash to Be Bored