Neuroplasticity
From BurnZero
Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change its default activity in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections. Humans lose their neuroplasticity as they age.[1] Think of our brain circuitry like hiking trails. The ones that get a lot of traffic get smoother and wider, with brush stomped down and pushed back. The neural pathways that sit fallow grow over, becoming less likely to be used. Kindergarten teachers are thus spot on when they say, “The thoughts you water are the ones that grow.”
References
- ↑ Changes in plasticity across the lifespan: Cause of disease and target for intervention. Accessed on 3rd March 2022, via https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4392917/