The discovery of neuroplasticity in the 1950s refuted the long-held belief that the brain was immutable after a certain period of time. Our brain is adaptable and can reshape thought patterns, habits, and behaviors. It is our most adaptable muscle. Unlike computers, which are built for specific tasks, our brains provide their own software and hardware updates.
The term “neuroplasticity” was first used by Jerzy Konorski in 1948 and gained popularity in the 1960s. Studies of brain injuries in the 1960s showed that neurons can reorganize after traumatic experiences.
Stanford professor Carol Dweck laid the foundation for modern neurofeedback with her 2006 book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.” Her approach: A fixed mindset believes in fixed talents, while an open-ended mindset believes that skills can be acquired through targeted training.
Carol Dweck emphasizes that people have different basic abilities, but everyone can grow and develop.
Your core belief influences your outcome:
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right,” said Henry Ford.
With a developmentally open mindset, neural connections in the brain can be restructured to break habits and learn new skills. This forms the basis of our neurofeedback training.
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