Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
The brain's adaptability refers to its ability to change and reorganize itself in response to new experiences, learning, and environmental demands. It is the brain's capacity to modify its structure and function over time.
Synaptic pruning is the process of eliminating unused synapses (connections) between neurons, allowing for more efficient communication within the brain.