Editing Human behavior (section)

=== Culture and environment ===
Human brains, as with those of all mammals, are [[Neuroplasticity|neuroplastic]]. This means that the structure of the brain changes over time as [[neural pathway]]s are altered in response to the environment. Many behaviors are learned through [[Interactionism (nature versus nurture)|interaction]] with others during early development of the brain.{{Sfn|Van Schaik|2016|loc=Chapter 2.4}} Human behavior is distinct from the behavior of other animals in that it is heavily influenced by culture and language. [[Social learning theory|Social learning]] allows humans to develop new behaviors by following the example of others. Culture is also the guiding influence that defines social norms.{{Sfn|Van Schaik|2016|loc=Chapter 3.1}}