It was once thought that brain structure was entirely determined by genetics; that after childhood development, brain structure and function was permanently set. Now it is recognized that brains adapt to changing environmental circumstances. This process is known as:

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Neuroplasticity is the lifelong ability of the brain to reorganize neural pathways in response to learning, emotional development, and changing environmental circumstances.

It Was Once Thought That Brain Structure Was Entirely Determined