GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCE
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The peak period of receptiveness of the learning system
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The neurobiological process that happens when L2 is acquired In some studies, critical period is taken to mean just the peak period of plasticity or receptiveness of the learning system; in other studies the critical period begins when plasticity starts to increase above baseline and continues until plasticity has leveled out (Birdsong, p2).
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The notion of plasticity with respect to adult language acquisition is often traced back to Penfield and Roberts (1959, p. 240), who argue that for recovery from aphasia the adult brain is “inferior” while the child brain is “plastic, ” that is, more likely to regain language function.
Detailed explanation-2: -And structural plasticity is when your brain changes its structure due to learning. It’s strongly believed that once we hit 25, the brain’s plasticity solidifies. This makes it harder to create neural pathways. In turn, this can mean it’s tougher to learn new skills.
Detailed explanation-3: -The brain’s plasticity is high during sensitive periods, meaning the brain has a strong ability to adapt to and learn from experiences. Plasticity also allows the brain to strengthen and expand new pathways in order compensate for an injury or illness.
Detailed explanation-4: -Plasticity, or neuroplasticity, describes how experiences reorganize neural pathways in the brain. Long lasting functional changes in the brain occur when we learn new things or memorize new information. These changes in neural connections are what we call neuroplasticity.