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.

What do you think about the quilts shown below? They were made by the Women of Gees Bend. They are the artistically untrained children of Mississippi slaves. Their materials were remnants of clothes and farm bags. The quilts are on national tour of American Museums.

Mental Ability: Artistic appreciation.

Brain Map: V 1 Cortex and Limbic System

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