The Gifted Brain

The Gifted Brain

1. Morphology

   • Glial Cells
     • Number matters
     • Active roll in brain function
   • Neurons
     • Very large
     • Very small
     • Different Groupings

2. Operations

   • Process more effeciently
     • Less activity in cortex while processing information
     • Doesn't have to work as hard as normal brain
   • Speed
     • Works faster
     • 10% more connections

3. Real Estate

   • Tasks
     • Use least amount of brain possible
       • More skilled less power needed
     • Uses correct part of brain
     • More global connectivity
       • More effeciency in fronal lobe
         • Process input
     • Gain skills more quickly
       • Uses less real estate

4. Electro chemical cellular function

   • Higher alpha wave patterns
     • Concentration
     • Chemical balance
       • Mood
       • Memory
       • Attention
   • Right mix of neurotransmitters
     • Serotonin
       • work more efficiently
     • dopamine
       • Work more efficiently

5. Development

   • Genes
   • Environment
     • Shape intelligence
   • Prefrontal Cortex
     • Extended critical period of development
     • Larger than average

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