"Doidge (2010), referring to a study undertaken by Michael Merzenich et al. (1983), found that "[w]hen it came to allocating brain‑processing power," the brain allocated "[its] neurological resources" to those parts of the brain that were the most active. Doidge highlights that the focus of the research conducted by Merzenich and his colleagues was "in improving people's ability to 'rewire and redesign' the brain by training specific processing areas, called brain maps, so that they do more mental work,""
"Merzenich and his colleagues were looking for ways to 'rewire and redesign' the brain. Merzenich and his colleagues were exploring specific regions of the brain they referred to as brain maps. The development of brain maps involves the activation of neurons, synapses, myelin, and neuronal assemblies. All of the brain contributes to what could be described as a process of cognitive amplification."
Brain processing reallocates neurological resources toward the most active regions, allowing targeted rewiring and redesign of neural circuits. Training specific processing areas, called brain maps, increases their mental workload and expands skills, knowledge potential, critical thinking capacity, and analytical depth. Development and refinement of brain maps depend on activation of neurons, strengthening of synapses, changes in myelin, and formation of neuronal assemblies. Systematic training of brain maps produces holistic cognitive amplification driven by contributions from across the brain. Focused stimulation and practice therefore increase processing allocation and enable measurable improvements in cognitive function and mental performance.
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