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2 days ago

The Biology of Gratitude

Gratitude triggers neurochemical responses that reduce stress, elevate mood, enhance empathy and brain plasticity, and communal rituals amplify these biological benefits.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Amazing Brain-Based Experiment

Teaching students that the brain develops with effort produces measurable improvements in grades, study habits, and observable student behavior within a semester.
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2 months ago

Do We Really Need a Brain?

Substantial cognitive and functional abilities can persist despite extreme brain tissue loss, suggesting significant intelligence-related processing occurs outside the brain.
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fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

A History of Brain Plasticity Research

Brain plasticity has been acknowledged for over 200 years, with early studies indicating that exercise can physically alter brain structure.
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4 months ago

When Complexity Generates Brain Plasticity

Neurogenesis is essential for learning, memory, and cognitive adaptability. Adult neurogenesis continues throughout adulthood in specific brain regions, particularly the dentate gyrus.
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