Brain Plasticity and 4 Important Mechanisms of It

Introduction Contrary to early beliefs that the adult brain is a static organ, contemporary neuroscience confirms that the brain remains plastic throughout life. Neuroplasticity involves several processes—neurogenesis, synaptic pruning, dendritic Read More …

The Significance of Age in the Nature of Development and 2 Important Age Landmarks

Introduction One of the enduring questions in the field of developmental psychology is the nature of developmental change across the human lifespan. Specifically, scholars have long debated whether development occurs Read More …