How Einstein’s Brain is Different Than Your’s

Which of the following brain regions had extremely thick connections in Einstein's corpus callosum?

• Prefrontal cortex, parietal lobe, and visual cortex

• Frontal lobe, temporal lobe, and occipital lobe

• Amygdala, hippocampus, and basal ganglia

• Motor cortex, somatosensory cortex, and auditory cortex

What is the main difference between Einstein's brain and a typical brain, according to the video?

• The size of Einstein's brain was larger

• Einstein's corpus callosum had thicker connections between the two hemispheres

• Einstein's brain had more neurons

• 1. Einstein's brain had a different shape

What activities or behaviors are suggested in the video to help develop a brain similar to Einstein's?

• Listening to classical music

• Practicing meditation

• Solving logic and math puzzles, playing an instrument, and using your non-dominant hand

• Engaging in physical exercise

According to the video, was Einstein's exceptional brain a result of being born with it or did he develop it over time?

• Einstein was born with a more developed corpus callosum

• Einstein developed his brain through conscious decisions to learn, adapt, and be creative

• The video doesn't provide a definitive answer

• Both being born with it and developing it over time contributed to Einstein's exceptional brain

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Now that you have watched the video: “How Einstein’s Brain is Different Than Yours.”

• You need to write a 5 sentence summary. 

• Be sure to include the main idea of the video and the key points. 

• Remember do not add opinions, supporting details or your own interpretations.

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