Explore the fascinating neuroscience of how we learn, form memories, and adapt through neuroplasticity
Executive functions, decision-making, working memory, and attention control. Critical for planning and problem-solving.
Spatial awareness, mathematical thinking, and sensory integration. Processes touch, pressure, and body position.
Language comprehension, auditory processing, and long-term memory formation. Houses the hippocampus.
Visual processing center. Interprets colors, shapes, and movement from visual input.
Motor learning, balance, and coordination. Essential for procedural memory and skill acquisition.
Sensory information is converted into neural signals
MillisecondsTemporary storage in prefrontal cortex, limited capacity
15-30 secondsHippocampus processes and strengthens neural connections during sleep
Hours to daysDistributed across cortex for permanent storage and retrieval
Years to lifetimeThe brain's remarkable ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. This allows neurons to compensate for injury and adapt to new experiences.
"Neurons that fire together, wire together." Repeated activation strengthens synaptic connections, forming the basis of learning and memory.
Testing yourself strengthens memory traces more than passive re-reading
Reviewing at optimal intervals maximizes long-term retention
Mixing different topics or skills during practice improves transfer
During sleep, the brain replays and consolidates memories, transferring information from short-term to long-term storage.
