Male and female brains differ in structure and function, with the female brain containing more connections between cells and a larger sticky body, leading to faster data rates between hemispheres. Women are generally better at verbal expression and bonding, while men excel at tasks requiring concentration in local areas of the brain, such as math. […]
The brain’s auditory cortex becomes more active when listening to dull speech, suggesting an “inner voice” works to make it more interesting. The brain also uses this inner voice when reading silently. The brain doubles in size during the first year of life and uses 20% of the body’s oxygen and blood flow. Most people […]
Scientists at McMaster University tested the brain function of theatre students trained in Stanislavski’s method acting. MRI scans showed decreased activity in the prefrontal cortex, indicating the actors were “losing themselves” in their characters. Stanislavski’s approach focuses on understanding a character’s motivations and goals, rather than fully becoming the character like in Lee Strasberg’s method. […]
