The Effect Of Play And Interpersonal Relationships On The Brain
At this point in the semester I can say that I enjoy how the class is going. I like the fact that this class incorporates many different fields of study. The class entails elements from neurobiology, genetics, anthropology and psychology and ties them together to explain the relationship between neurobiology and the effect of play and interpersonal relationships on the brain. The brain is a wonderful organ it has the capacity to mold and transform itself based on it’s environment and the experiences one is involved in.
I also enjoy the fact that the class involves a variety of learning styles. By alternating between learning styles, the class becomes more engaging as well as build stronger neural pathways responsible for recalling the information.
This class would be very redundant if it was just a lecture and an exam. Most people are not auditory learners, they need some form of visual stimulus or tactile engagement to learn most effectively. The interpersonal engagement also helps as well. This class has also shown that play can be a very subjective thing. Play is how we first began to interact with the world and build our perspective of reality. Play is any activity that is stimulating, engaging and lacks or has minimal constraints on the activity. One’s idea of what might be considered play can very from person to person. As we grow older and mature, we are told that play is unimportant and have little place in one’s schedule. What is considered play is not named that by adults. Instead activities of play are referred to as hobbies. This is more prevalent in the eastern world and their culture. Even from a young age responsibilities and work is prioritized over play.
It’s interesting learning how all these different fields of study tie into play and how it effects the neuoplasticity of one’s brain. The human brain is an amazing organ, it has the ability to adapt and change in response to it’s environment. This can be a two-sided coin, negative experiences as well as positive ones can permanently alter someone’s brain chemistry making their life easier or harder. This class has given me a different perspective on play.
I also enjoy the fact that the class involves a variety of learning styles. By alternating between learning styles, the class becomes more engaging as well as build stronger neural pathways responsible for recalling the information.
This class would be very redundant if it was just a lecture and an exam. Most people are not auditory learners, they need some form of visual stimulus or tactile engagement to learn most effectively. The interpersonal engagement also helps as well. This class has also shown that play can be a very subjective thing. Play is how we first began to interact with the world and build our perspective of reality. Play is any activity that is stimulating, engaging and lacks or has minimal constraints on the activity. One’s idea of what might be considered play can very from person to person. As we grow older and mature, we are told that play is unimportant and have little place in one’s schedule. What is considered play is not named that by adults. Instead activities of play are referred to as hobbies. This is more prevalent in the eastern world and their culture. Even from a young age responsibilities and work is prioritized over play.
It’s interesting learning how all these different fields of study tie into play and how it effects the neuoplasticity of one’s brain. The human brain is an amazing organ, it has the ability to adapt and change in response to it’s environment. This can be a two-sided coin, negative experiences as well as positive ones can permanently alter someone’s brain chemistry making their life easier or harder. This class has given me a different perspective on play.