You Can Grow Your Brain Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards based on the article 'You Can Grow Your Brain' detailing key brain anatomy, scientific studies on brain growth, and principles for improving learning skills.

Cortex

The outside layer of the brain, containing billions of tiny nerve cells called neurons.

Neurons

Tiny nerve cells in the brain that have branches connecting them to other cells in a complicated network.

Visual and motor areas

The specific parts of the brain controlling juggling skills that actually grew when adults learned how to juggle.

Formula For Growing Your "Math Brain"

Effort + Good Strategies + Help From Others.

10% heavier

The amount by which the brains of adult animals living in challenging environments with toys and other animals weighed compared to those living alone in bare cages.

Dr. Wittenberg

A scientist from Wake Forest University who stated that the adult brain is like a muscle that can form new connections and needs exercise.

Lisa Blackwell

The author who wrote a similar version of the article "You Can Grow Your Brain" and co-authored a 2007 study published in Child Development.