Perry and Pollard (ERQ neuroplasticity)

Question 1

key terms

Answer 1

neuroplasticity
MRI

Question 2

aim

Answer 2

to determine how different forms of neglect would affect brain growth

Question 3

method

Answer 3

children under examination were categorized to 2 types of neglect
- global (had experienced sensory deprivation in 2 areas like touch/social interaction etc.)
- chaotic (history of physical, social or cognitive neglect)

brain growth was examined through MRI scans and measures of brain circumference

these measures compared with typical measures for children of the same age

Question 4

results

Answer 4

MRI showed that global neglect had greatest difference in head circumference
these children had
- decreased brain growth
- greatest amount of brain abnormalities
- less volume in their cortices

Question 5

conclusion

Answer 5

neglect as a child leads to having less sensory stimulation which can result in lesser brain growth and fewer neural pathways formed