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The Role of Acute Stress in Learning and Memory
1:06:47 - 1:21:58 (15:10)
Chronic elevation of epinephrine from chronic stress is detrimental to learning and memory, while acute increases from induced acute stress can enhance it. In medieval times, spiking adrenaline after a hopeful learning experience was encouraged, and it continues to be a useful tool in enhancing learning and the immune system.
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Spiking adrenaline after interacting with some material helps in better learning, as per scientific groundings.
1:06:47 - 1:10:59 (04:12)
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Spiking adrenaline after interacting with some material helps in better learning, as per scientific groundings. Even caffeine, mucimol, picrotoxin, and other pharmacological methods are not recommended for adrenaline release.
ChapterThe Role of Acute Stress in Learning and Memory
EpisodeUnderstand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools
PodcastHuberman Lab
Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on learning and memory, as well as immune system function.
1:11:00 - 1:15:59 (04:58)
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Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on learning and memory, as well as immune system function. However, acute stress can actually enhance learning and memory by spiking adrenaline and reducing the number of repetitions required to learn.
ChapterThe Role of Acute Stress in Learning and Memory
EpisodeUnderstand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools
PodcastHuberman Lab
The amygdala is responsible for detecting emotional saliency and can strengthen particular connections in the brain easily when there are increases in epinephrine and cortisol.
1:15:59 - 1:21:58 (05:59)
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The amygdala is responsible for detecting emotional saliency and can strengthen particular connections in the brain easily when there are increases in epinephrine and cortisol. It's not just associated with fear, but with threat detection and novel events in the environment that are linked to positive and negative emotional states.