New found Correlation between Electro-stimulation
and Mathematical Aptitude
Participants in this pioneering study divided into 2 groups to determine the effect that carefully located electro-stimulations, which are too subtle to cause pain, would have on the capacity to solve mundane math problems, (E.G.: 32-17+5). Both groupings attended sessions in which they solved such expressions for accuracy and speed. The effects of the stimulation "improved" the arithmetic of the participants; a limited number of participants returned to demonstrate retained, improved functioning, in this regard, 5 months later. The article concluded by alluding to the necessity of proper placement and level of strength as factors regarding the safety and pertinence of the technologies to evaluating mathematical performance.
Connection:
Mainly, the article pertains to the neuro-biology unit. Specifically, it correlates to neurological signaling, a component of the curriculum that was addressed by Mr. Matthieu, being manipulated experimentally. Lastly, it refers to areas of the prefrontal cortex in a manner that validates the conception of the region as it was taught in class.
Where were these electro-stimulants placed and why were they placed there?
ReplyDeleteThey were placed on the left side of the prefrontal cortex most likely, but I could not find another article on this to validate that specifically. This would have been to stimulate the capacity for the brain to function in regards to the mathematical processes enabled by those regions.
ReplyDeleteHow do we know that the continued effects (several months later) were a direct result of the stimulation?
ReplyDeleteIt is likely to be so, do to the continuation of regular daily actions, without clinical interference.
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