Results: Brain Plasticity
Published on 04/09/2012
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Do you believe that the brain can reorganize itself to use areas of the brain otherwise thought to be used for another functions? It's possible
49%
210 votes
Not likely since the brain is hard wired
14%
60 votes
Absolutely true
14%
61 votes
Don't know
20%
87 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
7 votes
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Do you believe that stroke victims can regain use of limbs immobilized by the stroke through repeated exercises? Yes, because other storage areas of the brain compensate/take over the function normally stored in the damaged area
53%
225 votes
Not likely but partial recovery is possible if the damaged brain area still has some life left
23%
97 votes
Don't know
23%
96 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
7 votes
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Do you think that if you excel in a particular skill it's because of repetitive actions Not likely but partial recovery is possible if the damaged brain area still has some life left
34%
145 votes
No, because it's the result of memory functions which allow the skill to be remembered and reused
27%
113 votes
Don't know
35%
148 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
19 votes
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