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How neuroplasticity can shape behavior and thinking
36:58 - 44:51 (07:53)
Understanding neuroplasticity is crucial for altering behavior and thinking patterns. Senses and emotions can be mapped in the brain so that it becomes easier to experience and feel that thing.
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Neuroplasticity is the process by which neurons can change their connections and the way they work, allowing things to go from being challenging and deliberate to becoming reflexive.
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Neuroplasticity is the process by which neurons can change their connections and the way they work, allowing things to go from being challenging and deliberate to becoming reflexive. This process can be useful in learning a new skill or suppressing certain responses.
ChapterHow neuroplasticity can shape behavior and thinking
EpisodeHow Your Brain Works & Changes
PodcastHuberman Lab
Brain imaging studies have shown that our brains have the ability to rewire and adapt, even in the face of adversity or impairment, allowing for new and unique ways of cognitive processing, such as in individuals who are blind from birth using visual processing areas for braille reading.
40:57 - 44:51 (03:54)
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Brain imaging studies have shown that our brains have the ability to rewire and adapt, even in the face of adversity or impairment, allowing for new and unique ways of cognitive processing, such as in individuals who are blind from birth using visual processing areas for braille reading. This plasticity can also be harnessed through the release of neuromodulators in response to negative experiences, creating a more focused perceptual spotlight for future experiences.