Sunday, September 20, 2009

Tenets of the Brain

Tenets of the Brain

#1. Change can occur only when the brain is in the mood

#2. Change strengthens connection between neurons engaged at the same time

#3. Neurons that fire together, wire together

#4. Initial changes are just temporary

#5. Brain plasticity is a two-way street and we can either drive brain change negatively or positively

#6. Memory is crucial for learning

#7. Motivation is a key factor in brain plasticity