ABSTRACT
Beginning with the seminal work of Wiesel and Hubel demonstrating that monocular deprivation leads to a reorganization of ocular dominance columns in visual cortex (e.g., Wiesel & Hubel, 1963), a large body of literature has accumulated documenting the dynamic nature of the nervous system. The adaptability and plasticity of the brain is nowhere more apparent than in the fact that throughout our lives we continue to learn. Functional brain imaging techniques enable us to observe changes in brain systems as people learn new skills and information. Recent studies employing crosssectional and longitudinal approaches offer new insights into how cortical networks change as learning occurs throughout development.
