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The author describes how neurons in your brain are activated in a pattern when you do a certain task, which makes the connections between those neurons stronger. What example does the author give to support this idea?

Answer 1

The author provides the example of learning to ride a bicycle. When you first learn to ride, your brain activates specific neurons in a pattern to help coordinate balance, pedaling, and steering. Over time, as you practice, the connections between those neurons strengthen, making the action more automatic and allowing you to ride more fluidly without thinking about each movement. This illustrates how repeated practice enhances neural connections associated with specific tasks.