Thomas, Michael S.C. and Johnson, Mark H. (2008) New advances in understanding sensitive periods in brain development. Current Directions in Psychological Science 17 (1), pp. 1-5. ISSN 0963-7214.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8721.2008.00537.x
Abstract
Is a dog ever too old to learn new tricks? We review recent findings on sensitive periods in brain development, ranging from sensory processing to high-level cognitive abilities in humans. We conclude that there are multiple varieties of, and mechanisms underlying, these changes. However, many sensitive periods may be a consequence of the basic processes underlying postnatal functional brain development.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keyword(s) / Subject(s): | sensitive periods, learning, plasticity |
| School or Research Centre: | Birkbeck Schools and Research Centres > School of Science > Psychology |
| Depositing User: | Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Dec 2010 11:07 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Apr 2013 12:19 |
| URI: | http://eprints.bbk.ac.uk/id/eprint/2436 |
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