Crossword Puzzle Neuroscience and EducationOnline version Test your knowledge on the intersection of brain science and teaching methods. by Victoria Teran 1 Specialized cells that transmit information throughout the nervous system. 2 The ability of the brain to change and adapt in response to experience. 3 The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and understanding. 4 The junction between two neurons where communication occurs. 5 The process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, or skills. 6 The faculty of the mind by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved. 7 Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another. 8 The level of attention and interest a learner shows during an activity. 9 Focusing mental effort on specific information. 1 6 4 5 9 3 2
New game