Blaine deals with people who have suffered some sort of brain damage, helping them try to use different areas of the brain that perform functions that were previously performed by the areas that are now damaged. What is Blaine's specialty?
A) neuroplasticity
B) synaptic pruning
C) neural plate studies
D) motor skills

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Blaine's work involves utilizing the brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural connections in order to compensate for damaged areas. This process is known as neuroplasticity. Option B) synaptic pruning refers to the natural process of eliminating weak neural connections, while option C) neural plate studies involves studying the embryonic development of the nervous system. Option D) motor skills is a general term and not specific to Blaine's specialty of working with brain-damaged individuals.

Blaine Deals with People Who Have Suffered Some Sort of Brain