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Draganski (2004)

Draganski (2004) demonstrates how repeated practice can strengthen neural networks in the brain, while the cessation of that activity may lead to neural pruning, where unused neural connections weaken or disappear over time. One of the strengths of this research is the use of a pre-test/post-test design. This allows researchers to directly observe changes that occur over time within the same individuals rather than...


Tags: juggler, juggling, pruning, neuroplasticity, long-term potentiation

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