Neuroscience

I move...therefore I am

Examines the relationship between mind and body. The body 'thinks' just as much as your mind. Activity or motion paralleling thought and emotion; Two-way process of mind and body communication; Thinking kinesically; Gestrual language; Brain functions; Role of cerebellar cortex and frontal cortex; Facial expressions; Importance of body in development of intellect and social nature; Personality and bodily movement; Bodily experience; More. INSET: How to develop your thinking body.

By Jay A. Seitz, published on March 01, 1993 - last reviewed on May 18, 2009

Deploy your mechanical skills. That enhances both your bodily problem-solving abilities and your enjoyment. Engage in an action-oriented project such as designing and building something material or repairing an object or appliance.

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