How Curiosity Changes the Brain to Enhance Learning The more curious we are about a topic, the easier it is to learn information about that topic. New research provides insights into what happens in our brains when curiosity is piqued. The findings could help scientists find ways to enhance overall learning and memory in both healthy individuals and those with neurological conditions. The research is in Neuron. (full access paywall) Research: “States of Curiosity Modulate Hippocampus-Dependent Learning via the Dopaminergic Circuit” by Matthias J. Gruber, Bernard D. Gelman, and Charan Ranganath in Neuron. doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2014.08.060 Image: Researchers reported increased activity in the hippocampus, as well as increased interactions between the hippocampus and reward circuit. The image is for illustrative purposes only and shows a microscope image of a human hippocampus. Credit MethoxyRoxy. #neuroscience #memory #learning
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 20:43:25 +0000
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