Re: Jewish Studies Toolbar

Mimi Cohen <imnot@xxxxxxx> writes:

> Don Levey wrote:
> > We use different sections of our brain for reading input vs aural
> > input.
> > There are many people who have difficulty with reading comprehension
> > who are very able to learn if they hear the material. Sounds like
> > something similar here.
>
> Wow, if the neurosurgeon had explained it like that I'd have
> understood him the first time :) Do you know if maybe my lack of
> ability to stay focused on written material might be related to my
> short term memory?

It may be (depending upon how things *enter* your short-term memory),
though to be honest it's been a while since I was actively dealing with
brain physiology, so I'm forgetting the finer points (hmm...).
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