Every “expert” in any subject has brain links that were built through lots of practice.

That’s right! Practices is the key to building lots of solid sets of brain-links (short ones, long ones, and everything in between) which make it so that experts can use their attentional octopuses to easily connect to large amounts of information!

Select which methods can help when trying to learn something new. (Check all that apply)

Both metaphor and analogy are really helpful when you're trying to learn something new. That is why we used the analogy of a pinball machine when explaining the focused and diffuse modes of thinking.

Exercise and eating healthy helps with the learning process.

That’s right! When you exercise, your brain makes a chemical called BDNF, which is like food for your neurons—it makes them strong and healthy. It also helps them to connect more easily with other neurons. Eating healthy provides good fuel for your brain, too.