Pingie: HTTP:: Multilingualism Has Positive Effects on Thinking

HTTP:: Multilingualism Has Positive Effects on Thinking
--------
For a long time, scientists have been curious as to whether knowing more than one language has a positive effect on the brain, or if it benefits thinking patterns. A large number of studies on the issue was carried out, but the conclusions were mixed. Now, a new work done by a European Commission-appointed group brings forth solid evidence that this is indeed the case, AlphaGalileo reports. “The research report brings forth six main areas where multilingualism and hence the mastery of complex processes of thought seem to put people in advantage. These include learning in general, complex thinking and creativity, mental flexibility, interpersonal and communication skills, and even a possible delay in the onset of age-related mental diminishment later in life,” Jyvaskyla University Continuing Professional Development Center specialized planner David Marsh explains. The expert has been in charge of coordinating the international team of scientists that has carried out th!
e study. According to the team, versatile knowledge of languages contributes to increasing the efficiency with which an average individual uses his or her brain. One of the brain regions that are strong and directly affected by learning several languages is the one also involved in memory. Short-term memories are essential wh...
--------
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Multilingualism-Has-Positive-Effects-on-Thinking-124694.shtml
--------
This e-mail was sent by Experiment23 Inc., located in New York, NY
10163. To not receive further e-mails, please visit
http://help.pingie.com