Stressed brains don't learn the same way from "summary" of Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded) by John Medina
When your brain is stressed, it doesn't work as well. This includes learning. Stress hormones affect memory, attention, and learning speed. They can cause learning problems. For example, under stress, the brain doesn't process information well. It can't store this information in long-term memory. Stress can also affect attention. It can make you focus on the wrong things. This makes it harder to learn new things. Stress can also slow down learning. It can make you take longer to understand things. This is because stress affects the brain's ability to think clearly and solve problems. One reason for this is the amygdala. This is a part of the brain that controls emotions. When you're stressed, the amygdala can take over. It can make you react emotionally instead of thinking logically. This can make it...
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