When used in reference to the human brain, the term "plasticity" means ________.
A. the brain's tendency to be easily broken or "cracked"
B. the brain's ability to flex under pressure
C. the brain's ability to adapt to new conditions
D. the brain's massive complexity
Answer: C
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A) a person with an overactive parasympathetic nervous system B) a person prone to the placebo effect C) a person who cannot escape from the situation D) a person who is a pessimist
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