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Does the herd instinct appear at the age of three?
The behavior of individuals depends on many factors, and social influences play a particularly significant role in shaping our opinions on various topics. Individuals tend to follow the opinions of their environment when they do not have well-founded views of their own. This phenomenon is observable not only among adults but also among very young children. Social norms and social influence emerge as early as preschool age. Children who have not yet formed their own opinions often join the majority, as it provides them with a sense of security. According to psychological research, this phenomenon of “herd instinct” is a natural human trait that helps children with social integration. Researchers…
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The brain structure of jugglers transforms.
The art of juggling is a unique and exciting activity that not only entertains but also offers numerous mental and physical benefits. People have long discovered that juggling enhances coordination, attention, and concentration; however, its effects reach deeper into our lives. Recent research shows that juggling impacts the structure and functions of the brain as well. During juggling, participants must continuously develop not only their hand movements but also their spatial perception. This process improves communication between different brain areas, which can have long-term positive effects on cognitive abilities. Additionally, learning to juggle presents a challenge that may contribute to neuroplasticity, which refers to the brain’s ability to adapt. Juggling…
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Language Disorders – More Serious Than We Think
Swallowing is a complex physiological process that combines voluntary and reflex activities. This process plays a crucial role during eating, as it allows the consumed food to enter the stomach, regardless of how much gravity aids this movement. When swallowing is disrupted, we refer to it as dysphagia, which means difficulty in swallowing. If swallowing is accompanied by pain, this is known as odynophagia. Both phenomena are warning signs that require immediate medical examination. The Esophagus The esophagus, or oesophagus, is a tubular organ that connects the pharynx to the stomach. The inner wall of the esophagus is lined with mucosa, while the outer layer consists of muscle. Along the…
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How Do Babies Acquire Knowledge?
The language learning abilities of infants are astonishing and manifest quite early. The latest research shows that babies acquire the grammatical rules of language at an incredible speed. The advancement of linguistic sciences enables us to better understand how infants respond to linguistic stimuli and how they process them. Infants’ brains are highly receptive to linguistic structures, which can be observed as early as four months of age. In studies, German infants were played Italian sentences, and EEG measurements indicated that babies can store syntactic relationships in less than fifteen minutes and can also respond to different linguistic patterns. This discovery sheds new light on the early stages of language…
