Both positive and negative experiences can influence the wiring diagram of the brain. Describe what process is being described and give one example of a positive experience and one example of a negative experience that could impact how the brain functions

What will be an ideal response?

• Process – neural plasticity; development and modification of the brain through experiences
• Positive – any reasonable response that illustrates an enriching experience such as travel, education, learning a foreign language, etc.
• Negative – any reasonable response that illustrated a potentially detrimental experiences such as head trauma, early abuse or deprivation, mental illness