Which of the following terms provides a partial explanation for the phenomenon known as cross-modal compensation?
a) multidirectionality
b) plasticity
c) multifunctionality
d) calcification
ANS: B, Plasticity refers to the ability of the brain to reorganize itself in a flexible way, particularly in childhood. This reorganization allows for a rewiring of sensory skills when one has been damaged or even lost.
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