The fascinating interplay of genetic predispositions and experience in the development of the brain after birth is demonstrated in HUMAN BRAIN DEVELOPMENT: Nature and Nurture, which was produced at the Brain Development Laboratory at the University of Oregon. The three profiles of plasticity are depicted: those systems that are constrained in plasticity very early in development like central vision, those systems that are plastic but only within certain time frames like learning the sound system of a language, and those systems in which plasticity continues throughout life such as vocabulary development. Compelling footage of behavioral, MRI, and EEG research into the development of visual perception and the various aspects of language acquisition from infancy through old age are also demonstrated. A congenitally deaf young person, university students and lively preschool children participate in a series of controlled studies that illustrate how neuroscience research is achieved, and also how all brains change over time and circumstance. Practical advice for utilizing of sensitive periods and optimal specialization of brain areas make the learning of these important concepts meaningful to students. With Helen Neville, Ph.D. (2006) Approx. 30 min. [This is a 4-minute sample clip from the film ]The fascinating interplay of genetic predispositions and experience in the development of the brain after birth is demonstrated in HUMAN BRA...all »The fascinating interplay of genetic predispositions and experience in the development of the brain after birth is demonstrated in HUMAN BRAIN DEVELOPMENT: Nature and Nurture, which was produced at the Brain Development Laboratory at the University of Oregon. The three profiles of plasticity are depicted: those systems that are constrained in plasticity very early in development like central vision, those systems that are plastic but only within certain time frames like learning the sound system of a language, and those systems in which plasticity continues throughout life such as vocabulary development. Compelling footage of behavioral, MRI, and EEG research into the development of visual perception and the various aspects of language acquisition from infancy through old age are also demonstrated. A congenitally deaf young person, university students and lively preschool children participate in a series of controlled studies that illustrate how neuroscience research is achieved, and also how all brains change over time and circumstance. Practical advice for utilizing of sensitive periods and optimal specialization of brain areas make the learning of these important concepts meaningful to students. With Helen Neville, Ph.D. (2006) Approx. 30 min. [This is a 4-minute sample clip from the film ]«
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