VCE Psychology — Unit 3

Neural Plasticity — Flashcards & Quiz

Neural plasticity is the brain's ability to change its structure and function in response to experience and injury. VCE Psychology Unit 3 distinguishes developmental plasticity (changes during early development) from adaptive plasticity (changes throughout life in response to learning or damage), and asks you to apply the concept to both learning and recovery from brain injury.

Last updated: March 2026