Why does work on a smart simulator based on Schulte tables give such amazing results?

The mechanism of action of this intelligent trainer on the brain can be compared with nanotechnology... You influence the subtlest processes in your brain, including in the work those reserves that most people do not use in everyday life.

According to the latest scientific research, in order to use our brains one hundred percent to solve a problem and achieve maximum success in solving any issue, it is necessary:

1. Increase blood flow in certain areas of the brain (frontal lobes). This will ensure the maximum efficiency of all intellectual processes that take place in the cerebral cortex during the decision-making process.

2. To mobilize memory so that all information related to the problem being solved goes from the long-term memory storage to the operational memory. That is, literally wake up the associative connections that are relevant to the issue. This will allow you not to waste precious seconds on remembering, since all the necessary information will “lie on the surface”.

3. Correctly focus on the task at hand. One task requires concentration in order to literally see and hear nothing but her. The other is the switching of attention, the third is the simultaneous access to several information fields. In other words, each task requires the activation of a certain side of attention in order to optimally connect the necessary intellectual resources to effectively solve the task we need.

How does an intellectual trainer based on Schulte Tables "in one fell swoop" solve all these questions? Below we will answer all these questions. But first, let's deal with some very important points that relate to the structure and work of our brain.

Wake up your brain!

It is well known that people in the process of their life actively use only ten percent of the resources of their brain. The remaining 90% seem to be asleep.

Therefore, the average representatives of human society, as they say, "do not have enough stars from the sky", do not shine with special talents, live "like everyone else", without a grand scale.

Of course, some might argue that having such a quiet and peaceful life has its advantages. However, they cannot be compared with the prospects that the activation of the resources of his brain opens up for a person - life success and self-confidence, awareness of his real capabilities and the ability to use them.

As a rule, in order to take a step and use your brain 100%, a person does not have enough knowledge about how exactly he can do it. Over the years, scientists have tried to develop a system that could help many people to use all the intellectual potential inherent in a person from birth, but for the time being, their attempts were not successful.

What's in our head?

Let's see how the human brain works.

In fig. 1 you see what is usually hidden from our view by the cranium - the brain. This unique organ includes several departments, in the "department" of each of which there are certain functions that ensure the vital activity of our body.

Rice. 1. The structure of the human brain

We will be interested in the cerebral cortex. This part of the brain contains areas that are responsible for processing visual, auditory, tactile and other sensations. The cortex is considered the most developed part of the human brain, and it is it that ensures the normal development and functioning of speech, perception and thinking. The entire cortex is divided into regions, each of which has its own strictly defined function. So, there are areas responsible for hearing, speech, sight, touch, smell, movement, thinking, etc.

The cortex occupies a significant part of the brain - about 2/3 of its total volume, and is divided into two hemispheres - left and right. Their functions and interaction are quite complex, but in general we can say that the right hemisphere is more responsible for the intuitive, emotional, imaginative perception of the surrounding reality, and the left provides logical thinking. In this case, the anatomical structure of the right and left hemispheres is identical.

In fig. Figure 2 shows into which parts - the so-called “lobes” - the cerebral cortex is divided by neurophysiologists.

Rice. 2. Lobes of the cerebral cortex

The frontal lobe provides the motor functions of our body and partly - speech, is responsible for making decisions and building plans, as well as for any purposeful actions. The temporal lobe includes the centers of hearing, speech and smell. The parietal lobe is responsible for processing information received from the body through tactile sensations. The occipital lobe provides the visual centers.

The frontal lobes of the cortex can probably be called the most mysterious area of ​​the brain. It is here that a zone called the prefrontal cortex is located, or the cortex of the prefrontal region of the cerebral hemispheres, all the mysteries and possibilities of which have not yet been studied by scientists. In this area, there are zones responsible for memory, a person's ability to learn and communicate, as well as creativity and thinking.

In the course of various experiments, it was found that stimulating this area of ​​the human brain gives him a powerful impetus in terms of "personal growth."

In the part where the border of the frontal and parietal parts of the cortex passes, the sensory and motor stripes are located, which, as their names suggest, are responsible for the functions of movement and perception.

In the lower part of the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere is Broca's zone, named after the famous French surgeon and anatomist Paul Broca. Thanks to the work of this part of the brain, we have the ability to pronounce words and write.

In the temporal lobe of the left hemisphere, in the place where it joins with the parietal lobe, psychiatrist from Germany Karl Wernicke discovered another center responsible for human speech. This zone, named for the scientist, plays a large role in our ability to perceive semantic information. It is thanks to her that we can read and understand what we have read (see Fig. 3).

In fig. 4 you can see what functions are provided by different areas of the human cerebral cortex.

Rice. 3. Areas of the cerebral cortex:

1 – temporal lobe; 2 - Wernicke's zone; 3 - frontal lobe; 4 - prefrontal cortex; 5 - Broca's zone; 6 - the motor area of ​​the frontal lobe; 7 - sensory area of ​​the parietal lobe; 8 - parietal lobe; 9 - occipital lobe

Rice. 4. Functions of the lobes of the cerebral cortex

The frontal lobes are the "conductor" of our brain and the center of intelligence

Since the intellectual trainer based on Schulte tables is aimed specifically at activating the frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex, let's talk about them in more detail.

This part of the cerebral hemispheres was formed rather late in the process of evolution. And if in predators it was barely outlined, then in primates it has already received a fairly noticeable development. In modern humans, the frontal lobes occupy about 25% of the total area of ​​the cerebral hemispheres.

Neurophysiologists tend to say that now this part of our brain is at the peak of its development. But even at the beginning of the 20th century, researchers often called these zones inactive, because they could not figure out what their function was.

At that moment, it was not possible in any way to connect the activity of this part of the brain with any external manifestations.

But now the frontal lobes of the human cerebral cortex are called "conductor", "coordinator" - scientists have indisputably proven that it is they who have a huge impact on the coordination of many neural structures in the human brain and are responsible for ensuring that all the "tools" in this " orchestra "sounded harmonious.

It is especially important that it is in the frontal lobes that the center is located, which serves as a regulator of complex forms of human behavior.

In other words, this part of the brain is responsible for how well we are able to organize our thoughts and actions in accordance with the goals that we face. Also, the full functioning of the frontal lobes gives each of us the opportunity to compare our actions with the intentions for the implementation of which we make them, to identify inconsistencies and correct mistakes.

These areas of the brain are considered to be the focus of the processes underlying voluntary attention.

This is also confirmed by doctors who are involved in the rehabilitation of patients with brain damage. Violation of the activity of these zones of the cortex subordinates human actions to random impulses or stereotypes. At the same time, noticeable changes affect the very personality of the patient, and his mental abilities inevitably decrease. Such traumas are especially hard on individuals whose life is based on creativity - they are no longer able to create something new.

When positron emission tomography was used in scientific research, the so-called "nerve center of the intellect" was discovered in the frontal lobes by John Duncan (a neuropsychologist at the Department of Brain Sciences in Cambridge, England).

In order to imagine exactly where it is located in your brain, sit with your elbow on the table and lean against your palm with your temple - this is how you sit if you dream or think about something. It is in the place where your palm touches the head - near the tips of the eyebrows, and the centers of our rational thought are concentrated. It is the lateral regions of the frontal lobes of the brain that are the part of it that is responsible for intellectual processes.

“These regions seem to be the main headquarters of all the intellectual work of the brain,” says Duncan. "Reports from other brain zones flock there, the information received is processed there, problems are analyzed and their solution is sought."

But in order for these cortex zones to cope with the tasks that confront them, they need to be developed and regularly trained. Neurophysiologists confirm with their research that a noticeable activation of these areas is consistently observed when solving intellectual problems.

An excellent tool for this is classes on the smart simulator based on Schulte tables.

Intelligent trainer based on Schulte tables increases blood flow in the frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex and unlocks intellectual potential

The effect of using Schulte tables in any area is truly magical.

But in fact, there is no smell of magic here - scientists are ready to explain the secret of their effect on the human brain.

In research experiments carried out by scientists working in the field of functional neuroimaging, special devices recorded the intensity of cerebral blood flow in different areas of the cerebral cortex while people were solving certain intellectual tasks (arithmetic problems, crosswords, Schulte tables, etc.). ).

As a result, two conclusions were drawn.

1. Each new task presented to the subject caused a noticeable rush of blood to the frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex. Upon repeated presentation of the same task, the blood flow intensity significantly decreased.

2. The intensity of blood flow depended not only on the novelty, but also on the nature of the tasks presented. The highest intensity was recorded when working with Schulte tables.

In other words, if we as often as possible offer our brain new tasks to solve (in our case, deal with various Schulte tables), this will stimulate blood flow in the frontal lobes of the brain. And this will noticeably improve the activity of our brain, increase the amount of memory and enhance concentration.

But why is the most effective work with Schulte tables? How does it differ from solving other intellectual tasks - performing arithmetic operations, solving crosswords, remembering and memorizing poems that also stimulate the brain? What is their advantage? Why exactly they give such a colossal result, because theoretically, any intellectual load on the brain will be a good training for it.

The thing is that when working with Schulte tables, in fact, the entire volume of blood flow goes exactly to those zones of the frontal lobes, which are responsible for the activation of all intelligence and the decision-making process. At the same time, the brain does not seem to be distracted by something else, does not spend its energy on additional costs, as it happens when solving arithmetic problems, solving crossword puzzles and memorizing poems.

Solving arithmetic problems, in addition to the general intellectual potential, we also activate our mathematical abilities, we use memory (remembering processes). These abilities "lie" in other areas of the frontal lobes and the cerebral cortex as a whole.

This means that part of the total volume of blood supplied to the brain in this case will go to these departments. Consequently, the intensity of blood flow in the frontal lobes will be lower than in the case of working with Schulte tables.

Solving crosswords, we again “turn on” additional zones in the cerebral cortex responsible for associative thinking, recall, etc. And as a result, we again lose part of the total blood flow intensity.

It's the same with poetry. Remembering or memorizing them, we activate our memory, initiate those areas of the cerebral cortex that are responsible for remembering, memorizing, storing information, etc. And as a result, we again get a general decrease in the intensity of blood flow.

When we work with Schulte tables, we do not remember anything, we don’t add-subtract-multiply anything, we don’t refer to associations, we don’t check the information with the existing one, etc., etc. In other words, we don’t apply any additional intellectual effort. And precisely due to this, we get the opportunity to direct all blood flow to the center of intelligence in the frontal lobes, which reveals all our intellectual potential.

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So, from day to day, regularly loading the frontal lobes of your brain with work, you will receive an amazing result - a noticeable increase in concentration, a developed ability to instantly read and retain a huge amount of information in your memory.

In addition, the intelligent trainer based on Schulte tables gives you a unique opportunity to mobilize your intellectual potential and all memory resources to solve the desired problem literally in a matter of seconds!

For example, before an important meeting, interview, exam, date, driving license, competition, doing any physical or mental exercise - in any situation where you need extreme concentration and your career, health and success depend on your inner organization. you will not panic or, on the contrary, tell yourself that you will succeed (although this is also good). You will open this book, work on our mind trainer for five minutes and, confident and prepared for everything, take a step towards success.

An intelligent simulator based on Schulte tables mobilizes memory, and all the necessary information is at the right time "at hand"

Our memory is a complex process that consists of perception, memorization, preservation of information and acquired experience, restoration and use of them when necessary, as well as forgetting the unnecessary.

It is memory that stores not only the experience of a given person, but also the path that was traversed by previous generations, and this allows a person to feel not a separate unit, but a part of a huge community.

Often the success of a person's activity depends on the amount of a person's memory and the speed with which he can use the information stored in it.

Memory and attention are two processes that are inextricably linked with each other.

Focused, sustained attention is the key to strong memorization. Each stage of memory work requires good attention, but this is especially important for the initial stage - perception.

Regular exercises with Schulte tables will provide you not only with a noticeable increase in the amount of memory, but will also noticeably increase the speed with which the information stored in it is processed.

Imagine that your memory is a huge book depository, like in a library. Like books on shelves, all your life experience is stored in the "cells" of your memory - both that which was remembered involuntarily, by itself, and that which you had to work on. Everything from your first childhood memories to the math formulas you memorized in high school.

But, you ask, if all this is there, then why can't I extract from it at any moment what I need at the moment?

To find the right book in the library, you need to know which shelf of which cabinet and in which row it stands. For this, there is a directory that stores all the information about the books.

Previously, in order to find the number of a particular book, one had to find one in a huge hall among a heap of drawers and sort out a lot of cards in it. And only after that did the librarian go to the repository in search of the book you needed.

Can you imagine how long it might take?

Now you open the electronic catalog program on your computer and just enter any word from the title of the book. In a matter of seconds, the electronic brain gives you all possible options, from which you choose the one that you need.

By gaining speed, you save your time.

The same is the case with your memory - by developing attention and speeding up your thought processes by working on an intelligent simulator based on Schulte tables, you replace the "card index" in your head with an "electronic catalog".

Now your memory gives you information tens of times faster than before, while offering many options in case the initial one does not suit you. You significantly reduce the time that you spent on remembering before, which means that you noticeably increase your efficiency.

The speed of assimilation of new information and its distribution among the "cells" of memory increases by an order of magnitude, you literally swallow new information and at any moment you are ready to extract it and apply it for its intended purpose.

However, there are also such unique people, the ability to memorize which is truly phenomenal.

So, for example, Alexander the Great could name all the soldiers of his army by name.

Even as a child, Mozart could, once hearing a piece of music, write it down in notes and perform it from memory.

Winston Churchill amazed his contemporaries with his knowledge of almost all of Shakespeare's works by heart.

And in our time, the famous Bill Gates stores in his memory all the codes of the programming language he created - and there are hundreds of them.

Attention

Attention is the ability of consciousness to organize the information that comes from the outside, and distribute it according to its importance and significance, depending on the tasks that a person sets for himself at the moment.

Attention is an exceptional mental process. It allows you to choose from the whole variety of surrounding reality that which will become the content of our psyche, allows you to focus on the selected object and keep it in the mental field.

We are born with a set of unconditioned reflexes, some of which ensure the work of the so-called involuntary attention... This type of attention predominates in children under 7 years of age. Involuntary attention chooses everything new, bright, unusual, sudden, moving, in addition, makes us respond to everything that corresponds to an urgent need (need).

Although involuntary attention is of reflex origin, it can and should be developed. In addition, it is on the basis of involuntary, uncontrolled attention that mature, voluntary attention, regulated by the person himself, arises. Arbitrary attention gives a person an exceptional opportunity to choose the objects of his own attention, to control the activities associated with them and the time of keeping them in his mental space. That is, getting the opportunity to control his attention, a person becomes the master of his psyche, he can let in there that which is important and significant for him, or not let the unnecessary.

Many psychologists place a high value on the contribution of attention to general intellectual ability. It is generally accepted and scientifically proven that attention defects prevent fully capable children from being intellectually successful.

When we talk about the effectiveness of attention, we mean its intensity and concentration, its volume, as well as the speed of switching and stability. All these characteristics exist in an inextricable connection with each other, therefore, by strengthening one of them, we can influence the entire process of attention as a whole.

Training with Schulte tables will help you, first of all, to significantly increase the speed of switching attention and increase its volume - the number of objects that a person can store in short-term memory.

SPECIFICATIONS ATTENTION

Attention intensity- the ability of a person for a long time to arbitrarily maintain attention on a particular object.

Attention volume- the number of objects that a person can grasp with sufficient clarity at the same time.

Concentration of attention (concentration)- a conscious selection by a person of a certain object and directing attention to it.

Distribution of attention- the ability of a person to perform several types of activities at the same time.

Switching attention- the ability of attention to quickly "switch off" from some installations and be included in new ones, corresponding to the changed conditions.

Stability of attention- the length of time during which a person can maintain his attention on an object.

Distraction of attention- involuntary movement of attention from one object to another.

How to manage a child with developed frontal lobes?

If your child can explain their actions, for example, say: "I do not want to eat because I am not hungry", it means that he has developed frontal lobes.

Developed frontal lobes take control of instincts and the child becomes a thinking person. When the child begins to explain his actions, you can begin to communicate with him, as with an adult.

The frontal lobes can develop by two years, and by three, and by four, and by five, and by six. It all depends on how actively the memory is filled. The frontal lobes develop in parallel with memory. The more information in the memory, the better the frontal lobes are developed.

Memory is loaded with information through five senses - eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin. That is, the more the baby sees different pictures, the more he hears different words, the more he smells different smells, tastes different tastes and feels different touches, the faster his memory fills up and the faster he grows up.

If you want to know more about the frontal lobes, then I advise you to read the book. Elhonon Goldberg "The Steering Brain" or see my video at the end of the post, where I explain how thinking works. And here we move on to a practical question - how to manage a child with developed frontal lobes.

Child with developed frontal lobes- this is, in fact, an adult, therefore, there is only one way to effectively manage him - to negotiate.

To negotiate means to recognize the child's desire and combine it with yours, leaving him the freedom of choice. Specific example:

Parent: "son / daughter, go to sleep"
The child does not walk (which means that it is necessary to collect information about what he wants to do, instead of sleeping)
Parent: "why aren't you coming?"
Child: "I want to play"
Parent: "what do you want to play?"
Child: "in cars" (the child's desire is understandable, now you need to combine it with yours)
Parent: "my dad / mom and I go to bed in 30 minutes, if you go to bed now, tomorrow you will play cars for an hour, and today only 30 minutes."
In 9 out of 10 cases, the child will choose to sleep, because by choosing an additional 30 minutes to play, he will feel smart. If he chooses 30 minutes, then let him play, it means that he is very enthusiastic.

Another example:

Parent: "son / daughter, go to eat, everything is ready"
The child does not go, is busy with his own affairs
Parent: "why aren't you coming?" (collection of information)
Child: "I'm busy"
Parent: "what are you doing?"
Child: "I want to assemble a house from blocks" (the child's desire is understandable, it must be combined with yours)
Parent: "if you eat, you will gain strength and put together a house twice as fast"
In 8 out of 10 cases, the child will go to eat, because he will see the benefits of this action. If the child does not go, then let him collect, it means that he is very enthusiastic. Imagine that you are very passionate about something and you are forced to go to eat, you would curse everything in the world.

When you offer your child an alternative to go - not to go, then you check the level of his enthusiasm and at the same time, you help him to realize how carried away he is.

If the child is not very keen on the business, then having seen the benefits of sleep / food, he will agree to your action. If, even seeing the benefit, he continues to do what he was doing, then it means that he is really passionate about the business and to distract him is a crime.

Thus, in order to come to an agreement with the child, he needs to show the benefits of the action that you offer him. Children are much more honest than adults, because they don't have stereotypes yet. They only do what they see for personal gain.

There is also one forbidden technique. It is suitable for emergencies, when you are in a hurry and you need to persuade a child in seconds, not minutes.

Given that children have unconditional love for their parents, you can calmly talk about your needs and ask the child to agree to your terms. Specific example:

The essence of the situation - you and your child urgently need to leave the house, because you are in a hurry to meet, and there is no one to leave him with
You: "son / daughter, come on, we need to get ready, we'll leave in five minutes"
The child is inactive
You, sitting down and looking into his eyes: "baby, I am in a hurry to a very important meeting, if you love me and do not want to let me down, then dress faster, I really need your help"
After these words, any child will jump up and begin to quickly pull on what needs to be pulled when going outside.

When a parent asks for help- any child with developed frontal lobes will hurt himself, but will do what is required of him. When children help adults, they feel mature and important. They are very greedy before this feelings, because all the time they are in the opposite state - they are taken care of. Any extreme requires compensation. So, asking for help is an emergency tool.

Output:

1) in order to get the desired action from a child with developed frontal lobes, you need to show him the benefits of this action for himself;
2) in urgent cases, when there is no time for dialogue, you need to ask for help.

The frontal lobe of the brain is of great importance for our consciousness, as well as for such a function as spoken language. It plays a vital role in memory, attention, motivation, and many other daily tasks.

Photo: Wikipedia

The structure and location of the frontal lobe of the brain

The frontal lobe actually consists of two paired lobes and makes up two-thirds of the human brain. The frontal lobe is part of the cerebral cortex, and the paired lobes are known as the left and right frontal cortex. As the name suggests, the frontal lobe is located near the front of the head, under the frontal skull bone.

All mammals have a frontal lobe, albeit of varying sizes. Primates have the largest frontal lobes than other mammals.

The right and left hemispheres of the brain control the opposite sides of the body. The frontal lobe is no exception. Thus, the left frontal lobe controls the muscles on the right side of the body. Likewise, the right frontal lobe controls the muscles on the left side of the body.

Functions of the frontal lobe of the brain

The brain is a complex organ with billions of cells called neurons that work together. The frontal lobe works alongside other areas of the brain and controls overall brain function. Memory formation, for example, depends on many areas of the brain.

Moreover, the brain can "repair" itself to compensate for the damage. This does not mean that the frontal lobe can recover from all trauma, but other areas of the brain can change in response to a head injury.

The frontal lobes play a key role in future planning, including self-government and decision making. Some of the functions of the frontal lobe include:

1. Speech: Broca's area is an area in the frontal lobe that helps to express thoughts in words. Damage to this area affects the ability to speak and understand speech.
2. Motor skills: The frontal cortex helps coordinate voluntary movements, including walking and running.
3. Object comparison: The frontal lobe helps in classifying and comparing objects.
4. Memory shaping: Almost every area of ​​the brain plays an important role in memory, so the frontal lobe is not unique, but it plays a key role in the formation of long-term memories.
5. Formation of personality: The complex interplay of impulse control, memory and other tasks helps to shape the basic characteristics of a person. Damage to the frontal lobe can drastically change personality.
6. Reward and motivation: Most of the dopamine-sensitive neurons in the brain are located in the frontal lobe. Dopamine is a brain chemical that helps maintain feelings of reward and motivation.
7. Attention management, including selective attention: when the frontal lobes cannot control attention, it may develop(ADHD).

Consequences of damage to the frontal lobe of the brain

One of the most notorious head injuries happened to the railroad worker Phineas Gage. Gage survived after an iron spike pierced the frontal lobe of his brain. Although Gage survived, he lost an eye and a personality disorder occurred. Gage changed dramatically, the once meek worker became aggressive and out of control.

It is not possible to accurately predict the outcome of any injury to the frontal lobe, and such injuries can develop in very different ways for each person. In general, damage to the frontal lobe due to a blow to the head, stroke, swelling, and disease can cause the following symptoms, such as:

1. speech problems;
2. personality change;
3. poor coordination;
4. difficulties with impulse control;
5. planning problems.

Frontal Lobe Injury Treatment

Treatment for frontal lobe injury is aimed at eliminating the cause of the injury. Your doctor may prescribe medications for infections, perform surgery, or prescribe medications to reduce your risk of stroke.

Depending on the cause of the injury, treatment is prescribed that may help. For example, if there is a frontal injury after a stroke, it is necessary to switch to a healthy diet and physical activity to reduce the risk of stroke in the future.

The drugs can be helpful for people who have impaired attention and motivation.

Treatment of frontal lobe injuries requires constant care. Recovery from injury is often a lengthy process. Progress can come suddenly and cannot be fully predicted. Recovery is closely related to supportive care and a healthy lifestyle.

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Many people are wrong when they think what they are thinking. They think in the periphery of the brain, whereas for maximum mental activity, the frontal lobes must be forced to work.

What are the frontal lobes?
The frontal lobes of the brain are located just above the eyes, just behind the frontal bone. Recent studies have shown that it is the frontal lobes that can be called the "crown of creation" of the human nervous system. Over the course of evolution, our brains have grown on average three times, while the frontal lobes have grown six times. Interestingly, in the neurological science of the early twentieth century, a rather naive point of view prevailed: researchers believed that the frontal lobes did not play any role in the functioning of the brain. They were contemptuously called inactive. Such ideas did not allow us to understand the meaning of the frontal lobes, which, unlike other parts of the brain, are not associated with any easily defined narrow functions inherent in other, simpler areas of the cerebral cortex, for example, sensory and motor. More recent studies have shown that it is the frontal lobes that coordinate the actions of other neural structures, which is why the frontal lobes are also called the "conductor of the brain." Only thanks to them the whole "orchestra" is able to "play" harmoniously. Disruption in the work of the frontal lobes of the brain is fraught with serious consequences.

Why is it important to develop them?
The frontal lobes regulate the behavior of a higher order - defining a goal, setting a problem and finding ways to solve it, assessing results, making difficult decisions, dedication, leadership, a sense of self, self-identification. Damage to the frontal lobes of the brain can lead to apathy, indifference, inertia. In those days, when neurological syndromes were treated mainly with the help of lobotomy, it was noticed that after a lesion of the frontal lobes, a person can retain memory, retain motor skills, but any motivation and understanding of the social conditioning of actions can completely disappear. That is, a person after a lobotomy could perform his functions at the workplace, but he simply did not go to work, because he did not see the need for it. Regardless of the mindset, character and preferences, the frontal lobe cortex has built-in functions that are by default: concentration and voluntary attention, critical thinking (assessment of actions), social behavior, motivation, goal setting, development of a plan for achieving goals, monitoring the implementation of the plan The frontal lobes of the brain are considered to be the focus of the processes underlying voluntary attention. Disruption of their work subordinates human actions to random impulses or stereotypes. At the same time, noticeable changes affect the very personality of the patient, and his mental abilities inevitably decrease. Such traumas are especially hard on individuals whose life is based on creativity - they are no longer able to create something new. When positron emission tomography was used in scientific research, the so-called "nerve center of the intellect" was discovered in the frontal lobes by John Duncan (a neuropsychologist at the Department of Brain Sciences in Cambridge, England).

Main paths of development
There are many techniques for the development of the frontal lobes of the brain, which in most people in everyday life are in a "sleeping mode", as it were. First, you need to do exercises that increase the blood supply to the brain. For example, play table tennis. A study in Japan showed that 10 minutes of ping-pong practice significantly increased blood circulation in the frontal cortex. Diet is essential. Eat more often, but little by little, and maintain your blood sugar with complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and healthy (unsaturated) fats. It is necessary to work on attention and train the ability to hold it for a long time. An important part of frontal lobe training is planning and clear goal setting. Therefore, it is good to learn how to make a to-do list, a work schedule. This will train the frontal lobes. The solution of simple arithmetic exercises and puzzles also helps in this matter. In general, you need to force the brain to work so that it does not stay asleep.

Meditation

Now in order. Meditation is beneficial for the development of the frontal lobes. This is proven by numerous studies. So, in a study conducted by specialists from Harvard University, 16 people studied at the University of Massachusetts for 8 weeks on a specially designed meditation program. Two weeks before and two weeks after the program, the researchers scanned the participants' brains using MRI. The volunteers went to classes every week, where they were taught meditation, the goal of which was a non-judgmental awareness of their feelings, feelings and thoughts. In addition, participants were given audio lessons on meditation practice and asked to record how much time they spent meditating. The participants in the experiment meditated for an average of 27 minutes every day. According to the test results, in 8 weeks their level of awareness increased. In addition, participants had increased gray matter density in the hippocampus, an area of ​​the brain responsible for memory and learning, and in brain structures associated with self-awareness, compassion, and introspection. Also, the volunteers from the experimental group decreased the density of gray matter in the amygdala, an area of ​​the brain associated with anxiety and stress. Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, who also studied the relationship between age and gray matter in two groups of people, concluded that meditation helps preserve the volume of the brain's gray matter, which contains neurons. Scientists have compared the brains of 50 people who have meditated for years and 50 people who have never done it. Richard Davidson, Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, has found in his research that the left side of the prefrontal cortex shows increased activity during meditation.

Prayer
Prayer, like meditation, can improve the ability of the brain. Andrew Newberg, M.D., head of research at the Myrna Brind Center for Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University College of Medicine and Hospital, has studied the neurotic effects of religious and spiritual experiences for decades. In order to study the effect of prayer on the brain, he injected a person during prayer with a harmless radioactive dye. As different areas of the brain were activated, the dye moved to where the activity was most intense. The photo shows that the greatest activity during prayer is observed precisely in the frontal lobes of the brain. Dr. Newberg concluded that all religions create neurological experiences, and while God is inconceivable to atheists, to religious people God is as real as the physical world. The scientists concluded: "Thus, it helps us understand that intense prayer elicits a specific response from brain cells, and this response makes the transcendental mystical experience a scientific fact, a specific physiological phenomenon."

Learning languages
Learning a second language as a child has lifelong benefits. It is a great "brain feed" that improves thinking and memory. Research has shown that bilingual students are more capable of memorizing and assimilating information than monolingual classmates. According to a study published in NeuroImage, learning languages ​​encourages hippocampus growth. It is part of the limbic system of the brain that is responsible for emotions and memory. Learning foreign languages ​​in old age can help delay memory dementia and reduce the likelihood of Alzheimer's.

Sport
No matter how attractive the image of a genius tormented by malnutrition and long sitting at work, it is worth saying that it is far from the truth. The smartest people in all ages have devoted a significant part of their time to physical exercise. Hahnemann, the creator of homeopathy, wrote in his autobiography: "And here I did not forget to take care of physical exercise and fresh air about the very strength and energy of the body, which alone is able to withstand the load of mental exercise." The Greek concept of "kalokagatii", when the value of a person is determined by a combination of both his spiritual and physical development, was not invented by chance. Physical activity is just as necessary for the brain to develop as it is to pore over textbooks. In 2010, the journal Neuroscience reported data from experiments on monkeys. Those who did exercise learned new tasks and completed them twice as fast as those who did not exercise. Exercise improves neural connections in the brain, increases blood flow, and makes the brain more productive.

Sunbathing
Everyone knows very well that there are substances that stimulate the brain. But do not think that all these substances are prohibited by law or harm our body. First of all, vitamins will help your brain gain strength. American researchers from the National Institute of Mental Health have proven the amazing effectiveness of vitamin D. It accelerates the growth of nerve tissue in the brain. Vitamin D has a positive effect on the frontal lobes, which are also responsible for memory, processing and analysis of information. Unfortunately, analyzes have shown that most adults today do not have enough vitamin D. Meanwhile, getting the right dose is not so difficult: our body produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. In extreme cases, a solarium is also suitable.

"Mozart Effect"
The fact that Mozart's music has a positive effect on the body's metabolism and brain activity has been proven by a series of studies. First, one group of plants was "charged" with the music of the Austrian composer, the second test group grew without musical accompaniment. The result was convincing. Music-loving plants matured faster. Then laboratory rats listened to Mozart's music, they quickly “grew wiser” and passed the maze much faster than rats from the “quiet” group. Human trials have also been conducted. Those who listened to Mozart improved their results by 62% during the experiment, people from the second group - by 11%. This phenomenon has been called the "Mozart effect". It was also found that listening to the works of the genius Austrian by pregnant women has a positive effect on the development of the fetus and the course of pregnancy. Make listening to Mozart a hobby. It is enough to listen to Mozart for 30 minutes a day to notice the result in a month.

Dream
Sleep not only gives rest to our body, it also allows the brain to "reboot", to take a fresh look at the tasks before it. Scientists from Harvard University have proven that after sleep, people solved the tasks before them 33% more efficiently, easier to find connections between objects or phenomena. Finally, scientists have proven the benefits of naps. Of course, it is most obvious to children: those babies who sleep between different exercises do them better and faster than those who were deprived of rest. But for adults, daytime sleep remains useful and relevant.

Each part of the human brain performs a number of functions, without which the coordinated work of the entire central nervous system becomes impossible. What is the frontal lobe of the brain responsible for and how large is its size? How to develop the frontal lobes on your own and do you need to do this, or should you immediately contact a specialist? The brain is responsible for absolutely all actions that a person performs. It has a rather complicated structure and is still an object of study. The brain can be roughly divided into left and right hemispheres. The left is responsible for speech, logical thinking. The functions of the right hemisphere are to analyze emotions, to think more subtly and in depth. The cerebellum is also one of the brain regions. He is responsible for coordinating movements, maintaining balance.

The left and right cerebral hemispheres are composed of the frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital parts. In the frontal part, processes occur that are responsible for motor activity. The parietal zone regulates bodily sensations. The temporal lobes are the areas of the brain that are responsible for hearing, speech and memory, while the occipital lobe is responsible for vision. The frontal parts of the brain are of great importance. Experts consider one of the most important. In addition to regulating movement, coordination, signals that regulate speech are formed in the frontal lobes. The handwriting of a person, his ability to write correctly, depends on how well developed this area is. This department is responsible for motivation, for controlling urination and some other natural processes. The frontal lobes of the brain regulate the movements of the limbs, and also allow you to give an emotional coloring to speech and a person can perceive the intonation of his interlocutor.

The centers of memory and speech are located in the frontal lobes of the brain. It is these departments that allow a person to perceive reality and be aware of the sequence of all movements and actions. Unfortunately, they are not well developed in all people. In this case, one has to deal with speech and writing disorders. Sometimes it happens that the child finds it very difficult to study. Parents and teachers see one reason for this - laziness and insufficient attention to the educational process, not perseverance. In fact, the matter may be in the violation of the structure of the frontal lobes and the poor development of these parts of the brain. Without serious work with a professional approach, it is very difficult to change anything in such a situation.

When the frontal lobes of the brain are damaged, the body stops working smoothly. The main causes of disorders are head trauma, tumors, strokes, Alzheimer's disease. When the functioning of the frontal lobes of the brain is disrupted, a person not only feels bad, but also behaves strangely, changes in his behavior are noted. What happens if these parts of the brain are damaged? One of the consequences of an injury or tumor located in this area is the loss of motivation. A person ceases to realize the meaning of life, does not understand what to strive for. In some cases, apathy turns out to be so strong that the desire to work, to strive for the best disappears. The man lies on the sofa and does nothing. He doesn't want to solve problems and think about them.

The syndrome of damage to the frontal lobes of the brain includes a violation of the perception of reality, as a result of which the behavior becomes impulsive. All steps are planned spontaneously, without necessarily weighing the benefits and risks, possible adverse consequences. Others notice this and call the person reckless, thinking that the whole thing is in his character. When the functioning of the frontal lobes is disrupted, it becomes difficult to concentrate on something specific. Close people notice the absent-mindedness of the patient. Often he starts some kind of business, but after a few minutes he loses interest in him and moves on to another. If a malfunction occurs in the work of the frontal lobes, the person's character deteriorates greatly. He can start showing aggression quite spontaneously.

When the frontal lobes of the brain are disrupted, many reflexes become weak. So, for example, a person's grasping reflex may suffer. In such patients, frequent rubbing of the nose is noted. If you give your hand an uncomfortable position, a person with disabilities in the work of the frontal lobes of the brain will continue to hold it. Doctors consider all these neurological symptoms when making a diagnosis. There are many ways to develop this part of the brain. For example, experts advise writing more often, doing exercises to maintain balance, to coordinate movements. Any sports training will do, but it is better to consult a specialist and undergo a course of prevention or treatment under the guidance of an experienced trainer.