Vocabulary
neuroscience
science concerning the workings of the nervous system and brain
compassion
attitude wishing everyone to be free from all physical and mental suffering
a flash of insight
a sudden moment of understanding something previously not understood; also known as an Aha! moment
neuroplasticity
the brain’s ability to restructure its neural, electrical pathways in response to purposeful activity
brain circuits
groups of interconnected neurons that perform a specific function when activated
enduring
lasting over a long period of time