Neuroplasticity Overview: Structural vs Functional, Mechanisms, and Research

What is the term for the ability of the nervous system to change its activity in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections?

Who were the first to demonstrate neuroplasticity and critical periods?

What is the term for the structural changes that occur in the nervous system in response to experience, learning, or injury?

Which type of plasticity is associated with the reorganization of neural connections in the brain?

Which part of the brain is involved in processing visual information?

What did the study by McGuire et al. (2006) find about black cab drivers compared to bus drivers?

'The Knowledge' training led to structural brain changes according to which study?

'Use it or lose it' is a phrase often used to emphasize the importance of:

'Effects of monocular deprivation in kittens' is a study associated with which researchers?

'Acquiring 'the Knowledge' of London's layout drives structural brain changes' was published in which journal?

How would you describe the ability of the nervous system to change its activity in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections?

What type of changes does structural neuroplasticity refer to?

Which process is crucial for encoding and retaining memories?

What does the CNS have a low capacity for?

What technique can induce neuroplasticity by stimulating specific areas of the brain?

What compensates for changes in synaptic strength by altering neurotransmitter release and controlling the abundance of postsynaptic receptors?

What can promote neuroplasticity and has potential therapeutic applications in treating mental health disorders?

What is a non-invasive technique that can improve performance in older adults on cognitive tasks and enhance neuroplasticity in the prefrontal cortex?

What occurs at different levels, from molecules and interactions to cellular networks and synaptic plasticity?

Which type of neuroplasticity concerns changes in the activity and connectivity of neurons and circuits at the molecular and system levels?

What process is a crucial step for recovery after injury?

What has been linked to alcohol abuse, depression, and aging when impaired in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex?

What differs between healthy individuals and those with neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and alcohol abuse?

Which process is acutely stimulated by psychedelics at a molecular and (sub)cellular level after a single dose?

According to the information provided, which brain regions are found to be associated with the LSD experience?

What is the potential of psychedelics in treating depression, anxiety, and addiction according to the information presented?

What is the main focus of the systematic review by De Vos, C. M., Mason, N. L., & Kuypers, K. P. (2021)?

What is the key finding of the study by Carhart-Harris, R. L., Muthukumaraswamy, S., Roseman, L., Kaelen, M., Droog, W., Murphy, K., & Nutt, D. J. (2016)?

What is the contribution of Calder, A.E., Hasler, G. in understanding psychedelic-induced neuroplasticity?

Which process is associated with adult neurogenesis?

What is the significance of adult neurogenesis according to Vivar and van Praag (2017)?

"Neural correlates of the LSD experience" is an article published in which journal?

"Psychedelics and neuroplasticity: a systematic review unraveling the biological underpinnings of psychedelics" was published in which journal?

Which type of change do psychedelics acutely stimulate at a molecular and (sub)cellular level after a single dose?