Brain plasticity, ABI & CTE Flashcards
(20 cards)
what is brain plasticity
its the ability of the brains neurone to adapt and change to certain circumstances
Experience expectant
. developmental plasticity
. sensitive and critical periods
Experience dependant
. adaptive plasticity
. learning throughout life
. response to brain injury
what are the 3 types of plasticity
pruning, sprouting, and re-routing
pruning
getting rid of some connections that do not serve any purpose
(pruning the dendrites to create a larger synaptic gap)
sprouting
dendritic branching and filigree appendages
re-routing
coming up with a new alternative pathway
what is an acquired brain injury (ABI)
any brain injury that occurs after birth
biological effects on an ABI
brain injury, motor impairment and changes in sensory perception
psychological effects on an ABI
emotional distress, changes in behaviour, and mental health conditions: depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment
social effects on an ABI
changes in relationships, social isolation, and challenges in leisure
what is CTE
a progressive brain degeneration & a fatal condition
how is CTE caused
by repeated head injuries
how is CTE diagnosed
through an autopsy by examing sections of the brain
symptoms of CTE
loss of memory and behavioural changes
biological effects on CTE
abnormal tau, brain shrinkage and motor skills seizing up
psychological effects on CTE
behavioural changes and mental health: struggling with depression
social effects on CTE
behavioural changes and relationships changing
Experience expectant learning
what is expected to happen in the early stages of development
Experience dependant learning
what is dependant on what you’re exposed to
