PSYC 2410 Chapter : Development of CNS.docx
1 Aug 2013
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About the cns we used to think that: Embryonic development (lots of changes) postnatal childhood development (some changes) then in adulthood a stable fixed organ (no changes) Cns continues to change throughout our entire life (brain plasticity) including the formation of new cells. Brain plasticity is still lower than that of children. Embryonic development postnatal / childhood development in adulthood a plastic organ. [as early as] environment in utero, postnatal experiences. Admitted into the hospital at age 13, 1. 35m tall and weighed 62 pounds. Since 20 months was left in dark room, attached to potty in straight jacket. Mother was totally blind and said that father did not talk to genie much: father was abusive and did not let genie make noise. Mother only aloud to see genie for a few minutes a day and fed her cereal (no solid food)
