AO3: Plasticity

• Strength: Age and plasticity

  What? Plasticity = life-long ability

  Who? Bezzola et al. - increased motor cortex ability in novice golfers (40-60 years) compared to control group

  Why? Neural plasticity continues
• Limitation: Negative plasticity

  What? Negative behavioural consequences

  Who? Medina et al. - prolonged drug use leads to poorer cognitive functioning + increased dementia risk

  Why? Not always beneficial