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Repetition

Repetition helps to strengthen the connections between neurons, which is known as synaptic plasticity. When a particular neural circuit is repeatedly activated, the connections between the neurons involved in that circuit become stronger, which leads to more efficient and effective communication between the neurons. This is how learning and memory are formed, and how new skills and knowledge can be acquired

Repetition also activates the dopaminergic system, which is responsible for releasing dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in reward and motivation. Dopamine is released when we engage in activities that are pleasurable or rewarding, and this release reinforces the behavior and makes us more likely to repeat it in the future

In the context of learning and memory, repetition can increase the release of dopamine, which reinforces the learning process and makes it more likely that the information will be remembered. This is why repetition is often used as a strategy to enhance learning and memory, and why it is so effective in promoting the formation of new neural connections and strengthening existing ones.

Overall, repetition is a crucial element in the process of building neural connections and activating the dopaminergic system, and plays an important role in the acquisition of new skills and knowledge, as well as in the formation of long-term memories.

References.

 

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Mawase F, Uehara S, Bastian AJ, Celnik P. Motor Learning Enhances Use-Dependent Plasticity. J Neurosci. 2017 Mar 8;37(10):2673-2685. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3303-16.2017. Epub 2017 Jan 31. PMID: 28143961; PMCID: PMC5354321.

 

Magallón S, Narbona J, Crespo-Eguílaz N. Acquisition of Motor and Cognitive Skills through Repetition in Typically Developing Children. PLoS One. 2016 Jul 6;11(7):e0158684. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0158684. PMID: 27384671; PMCID: PMC4934913.

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