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  1. Feb 7, 2023 · Theories of human learning converge on the view that individuals working together learn better than do those working independently. Little is known, however, about the neural mechanisms of learning through cooperation. We addressed this research gap by leveraging functional near-infrared spectroscop ….

    • Brains Like Computers
    • Information Processing: Synergy vs Redundancy
    • Our Primate Ancestors
    • Promising Insights in Neuroscience

    Current theoretical models describe the brain as a distributed information processing system. This means, in a similar way to a computer, the brain is made of distinct components which are wired together in a tight network of neurons and synapses. Different brain components have different roles or functions. For example, there are areas that are sp...

    In the study, the team introduce two key methods of information-processing: redundancy and synergy. Redundant processing is related to interactions that keep multiple copies of the same information in different places. This was found to be common for sensory and motor regions of the brain, where having multiple redundant copies of the same importan...

    In comparison to monkeys such as Macaques, the human brain seems to exhibit significantly higher levels of synergy. According to Dr Rosas: “Synergistic relationships are structured in a highly efficient network, which may enable secondary routes of information processing that are not so developed in other primates.” “Therefore, from this study, we ...

    Dr Rosas said: “The framework we developed holds the promise of critical new insights into a wide array of neuroscientific questions, from those about general cognition to its disfunctions. Future studies will show, for example, if these new biomarkers of information processing modalities may be helpful in the diagnosis of neurological or psychiatr...

  2. Feb 15, 2023 · Theories of human learning converge on the view that individuals working together learn better than do those working alone. Little is known, however, about the neural mechanisms of...

  3. May 18, 2018 · People with a higher IQ are more likely to have fewer connections between the neurons in the outer layer of their brain, according to a recent study. While previous research has suggested bigger brains are indeed smarter, a closer look at the microstructural architecture suggests it's not just a matter of more brain cells, as much as more ...

  4. Jul 7, 2020 · Together these evolutionary innovations seem to keep information flowing efficiently through a large human brain. And when they are disrupted, they may give rise to psychiatric disorders. On ...

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  5. May 14, 2020 · So, the question is, how can you help your neurons to create and strengthen their connections? Here, we present two strategies that appear to be more compatible with how your brain works and could help you learn better. Which Learning Strategies Are More Compatible With Your Brain? Strategy 1: Repeatedly Activating Your Neurons

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  7. In this chapter, we examine different types of learning in order to understand the variety of complex processes involved. We then discuss brain development through the life span and changes in the brain that both support learning and occur as a result.