Auto-Adaptive Control of Central Plasticity: Observations and Speculations

摘要: Experiments are described which demonstrate that internal neural parameters controlling the gain and dynamics of an involuntary brainstem reflex can be adaptively (i.e. advantageously) modified by adverse rearrangement external sensory environment. Presumably this autoadaptive capability normally serves to maintain proper matching between events in physical world resulting signals synthesized within central nervous system. Currently controversial views on mechanisms responsible for kind control discussed, as is their potential role rehabilitative guidance plasticity from lesions.