psychology

Did You Know That Forming a Memory Physically Changes Your Brain Structure?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Long-term potentiation strengthens synaptic connections through repeated activation.
  • New dendritic spines can grow to house newly formed memories.
  • Structural changes occur within minutes of learning something new.
  • This plasticity allows the brain to adapt but also makes memories malleable.

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