TY - JFULL AU - Leila Maleki and Ezatollah Ahmadi PY - 2015/4/ TI - Neuroplasticity: A Fresh Beginning for Life T2 - International Journal of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences SP - 304 EP - 308 VL - 9 SN - 1307-6892 UR - https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10001066 PU - World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology NX - Open Science Index 99, 2015 N2 - Neuroplasticity or the flexibility of the neural system is the ability of the brain to adapt to the lack or deterioration of sense and the capability of the neural system to modify itself through changing shape and function. Not only have studies revealed that neuroplasticity does not end in childhood, but also they have proven that it continues till the end of life and is not limited to the neural system and covers the cognitive system as well. In the field of cognition, neuroplasticity is defined as the ability to change old thoughts according to new conditions and the individuals' differences in using various styles of cognitive regulation inducing several social, emotional and cognitive outcomes. This paper attempts to discuss and define major theories and principles of neuroplasticity and elaborate on nature or nurture. ER -