Myths and Facts About The Brain

We use about 10% of our brain.

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A person's personality displays a right or left brain dominance. 

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Brain damage is irreversible.

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Boys and girls have different brains. 

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Stress affects the ability of the brain to learn and retain information.

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The brain feeds on glucose, so eating candy during a test is a good idea.

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Physical exercise improves the performance of the brain.

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Play in mammal affects frontal lobe development. Abnormal play behaviour can be an indication of brain disorder(s).

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The brain is a blank slate at birth.

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Babies are born with neurological pathways that allow them to hear and pronounce sounds of every language in the world.

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• Fact