Each exercise uses a specific mental ability you have and activates an important part of your brain. There are no “right or wrong” answers. Maintain and enhance your cognitive abilities based on neuroscience principles. Each exercise takes 5 minutes or less. Write down your answers or just keep them in mind. Enjoy.

The US is concerned that Bashar al-Assad of Syria is using chemical weapons against the insurgents in his country. The US and its allies are considering military intervention because of the moral implications of using such weapons.

Should the US and its allies intervene in the situation in light of the use of chemical weapons? What are the ethical and practical implications of the decision?

If the US intervenes what is likely to happen afterwards?

Mental Ability: Rational thinking, decision making and forecasting. Moral reasoning.

Brain Map: Left frontal lobe.

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