Johanna's mother was 15 when Johanna was born. Her mother was unmarried and had little family support. Johanna's mother had little knowledge about the nutritional needs of neonates. At 1 year Johanna and her mother were visited by a social worker. The social worker noticed Johanna's developmental delays. In addition to economic support, the social worker enrolled Johanna's mother into a child care education program. Johanna is now receiving proper nutrition. If this continues Johanna will most likely overcome her developmental delays. The ability for the brain to react to enrichment from the environment is called

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Plasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt in response to new experiences and learning.

Johanna's Mother Was 15 When Johanna Was Born