Debunking the "10 percent" myth
An individual who has suffered brain damage will be unable to do certain things as a result of that damage. If the 10 percent myth were true, damage to about 90 percent of the brain wouldn't affect daily functioning.
But studies show that damaging even a small part of the brain can interfere with a function. Damage to the Broca's area prevents proper formation of words, but comprehension of language remains intact.
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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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