PSYCH 1XX3 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Visual Cortex, Temporal Lobe, Lateral Geniculate Nucleus
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Raoul is a 62-year-old man who has decided he wants to learn how to play the violin. Raoul is wondering whether this is a feasible task. Early input is necessary for development of new synapses required to play violin, meaning raoul will have an extremely difficult time learning to play violin at the age of 62. This goal will likely result in subtle changes in brain growth if he continues playing violin, because some of his brain growth is dependent on raoul"s experiences throughout his life. Raoul will only be able to learn to play the violin if he received some early experience of playing music during his critical period, otherwise this task will be exceedingly difficult. Because raoul is at a late age, many of his synapses have already been pruned away. Once he begins the learning process, however, his brain will expect new experiences, and reform synapses.