learning

Question 1

learning

Answer 1

involves the acquisition of new information, behaviour, or ability through experience
can happen consciously and unconsciously

Question 2

for learning to have occurred…

Answer 2

it must be retained in memory, making learning and memory independent and inseperable

Question 3

neural pathways

Answer 3

neurological changes occur as a result of learning
connections between neurons (neural pathways) can change and do change in response to our experiences
this is called neuroplasticity
these neural pathways form at the synaptic level

Question 4

neuroplasticity

Answer 4

forming new processes and getting rid of old ones
carving new pathways in/rewiring our brain
if you don’t use it you lose it

Question 5

synaptic plasticity

Answer 5

refers to the ability of synapse to change
these changes can include
- strengthening of connections, through continual use, or growth of new connections
- weakening of connections, through disuse, resulting in decay of existing connections