Discuss research into plasticity and functional recovery of the brain after trauma. Refer to the conversation between Leo and Marcus in your answer.
Scenario
Leo was skateboarding without wearing a helmet. His sports coach, Marcus, warned him about the dangers of head injuries. Marcus described a former skater who had suffered a severe head injury after a fall. As a result, this skater now has major difficulties understanding spoken language.
Leo laughed and replied, "I'm only 18. If I had an accident, my brain is young enough that it would just rewire itself to get me completely back to normal."
16 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Localisation, lateralisation and plasticity (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.