The 10 percent myth
A common myth is that humans only use 10 percent of their brainpower. About 65 percent of Americans believe this, according to a 2013 study. A 1998 study showed that a third of psychology majors, who focus on the brain, also believe this.
However, scientists have consistently shown that humans use their entire brain throughout the day.
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Why You May Have Heard Humans Only Use 10% of the Brain and Why That's Wrong
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