Glossary B

Brain imaging techniques refers to recently developed, noninvasive techniques for studying the activity of living brains.

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Brain Mapping Test or the P300 refers to a test which was developed and patented in 1995 by neurologist Dr. Lawrence A. Farwell, Director and Chief Scientist "Brain Wave Science”, IOWA.

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Brain plasticity refers to the ability of the brain to change through experience or learning.

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Brain stem refers to the portion of the brain that includes midbrain, pons, and medulla.

Brainiac refers to a very intelligent person; highly intelligent. The term which is after Brainiac, a highly intelligent villainous character in the Superman comic strip

Deutsch: Hirnstamm / Español: tronco encefálico / Português: tronco cerebral / Français: tronc cérébral / Italiano: tronco encefalico

Brainstem is a critical part of the central nervous system located at the base of the brain, directly above the spinal cord. It is responsible for basic vital life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

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Brainstorming refers to a group activity which allows people to generate ideas, raise questions, pose solutions, and reach agreement on issues concerning many individuals

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Brainwashing refers to engineered or forced attitude change involving a captive audience.

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