Hebb’s theory

• What does is mean that the brain is plastic?

  It can change and develop.
• What happens to synaptic connections as they are used more?

  Get stronger.
• What does the brain do in response to new experiences?

  Change, can happen at any age.
• What does learning do?

  Produce an engram, this can be permanent if we rehearse learning.
• What are cell assemblies?

  Neurons that fire together.
• When does neuronal growth occur?

  When cell assemblies rewire.
• What is a positive evaluation of this theory?

  Objective basis gives theory validity and credibility.
• What is a negative evaluation of this theory?

  Receives learning to neuronal level.

  Ignores ‘higher’ levels e.g Piaget’s idea that accommodation is a key part of learning: