The structure of the mathematical brain

Thesis

Humans have an innate ability to deal with numerosity and other aspects of magnitude. This ability is generally honed through education in and experience with mathematics, which necessarily changes the brain structurally and functionally. These changes can be further manipulated through non-invasive electrical brain stimulation. Studying these processes in the case of maths not only constitutes research of great practical impact – given the importance of numerical skills in today's society...

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Authors: Popescu, T

• Publication date: 2014
• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: Oxford University, UK
• Language: English
• Keywords: cognitive training; brain stimulation; longitudinal design; MRI; brain connectivity; brain structure; mathematical expertise; musical pitch; learning
• Subjects: Cognitive Neuroscience; Experimental psychology