Is the Brain Malleable

One of the most intriguing features of the brain is its ability to be malleable, allowing it to adapt continually to changes in the environment.

What is malleability in the brain?

The term malleable, as is used in psychology, refers to the process of brain augmentation through “neuroplasticity.” It is neuroplasticity that allows children to learn quickly through experiences.

Is the brain flexible?

Adult brains are functionally flexible, a unique characteristic that is thought to contribute to cognitive flexibility. While tools to assess cognitive flexibility during early infancy are lacking, we aimed to assess the spatiotemporal developmental features of “neural flexibility” during the first 2 y of life.