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Lambert's study explored the
between rats and their
. She wanted to find out how their
developed, and how they processed new skills. In her tests, she gave one group of lab rats many
and companions. The other test
got no toys and
friends. Lambert trained the rats to associate driving with a sweet
. The rats with the toys learned to drive better. She concluded that her
supported the idea that
environments enhanced neuroplasticity. This is the brain's
to reorganize connections during learning.
