Forgetting, to learn

They say that once you’ve learned to ride a bicycle, you never forget how to do it. Unfortunately for students who hope this applies to studying, they might not like new research suggesting that while learning, the brain is actively trying to forget. While this may at first blush seem like a bad thing, it actually may be useful for those suffering from PTSD.

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March 19, 2016 | Categories: Neuroscience Research, Psychology | Tags: behavioral science, cognitive processes, learning, Mental Health Stuff, neurobiology, neurology, peer reviewed, psychology, PTSD, science | 1 Comment