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  • Approximately how many neurons are contained within the human brain?
    86 billion
  • At approximately what age does the brain's natural ability to learn begin to decrease exponentially?
    Mid-twenties
  • What is the scientific term for the brain's ability to physically change in response to experience?
    Neuroplasticity
  • What process can destroy unstable new memories if a similar task is learned too soon after the first?
    Retroactive interference
  • The brain requires repetition for learning because creating new connections is demanding in terms of _____.
    Energy
  • What is the primary consequence of skipping sleep after a day of intensive learning?
    Prevents memory consolidation
  • During short breaks, the brain replays newly learned information at a speed roughly _____ times faster.
    20
  • How many minutes of moderate exercise are required to increase attention for approximately two hours?
    20 minutes
  • Lila Landowski identifies six critical factors for faster learning: attention, alertness, sleep, repetition, breaks, and _____.
    Mistakes
  • During which biological state are short-term memories transferred to the cortex for long-term storage?
    Sleep
  • What specific breathing technique is mentioned as a way to increase alertness?
    Wim Hof breathing
  • Which specific division of the nervous system is activated to increase alertness for learning?
    Sympathetic nervous system
  • What is the term for learning that occurs instantly due to a strong emotional or fearful experience?
    One-trial learning
  • What are the tiny connections formed between neighboring neurons in the brain during the learning process?
    Synapses
  • What are the hand-like structures on neurons that actively sense the environment to find connection points?
    Growth cones
  • Which brain structure acts as a temporary 'diary' for short-term memories before they are consolidated?
    Hippocampus
  • Why is studying immediately after a large meal less effective for alertness?
    Shuts down fight-or-flight system
  • Which neuromodulator is released when making a mistake to signal the brain to increase focused attention?
    Acetylcholine
  • Which chemical is released by the brain's reward circuits to reinforce correct actions and increase motivation?
    Dopamine
  • What is the technique of spreading learning sessions across several days to improve long-term memory called?
    Spacing technique
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