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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I disagree. Extensive prepping for a test could strengthen neural pathways in the brain. This could potentially lead to the development of a better conceptual understanding of the topic being studied. See (http://www.sciencemag.org/content/331/6018/772.abstract) for further elaboration on this. [/quote]

Precisely, this hypothesis here partly explains why even the most "naturally gifted and talented athletes" like Phelps train and prep hard, over and over and over, even for low bar mini-swim meets at an early age (training the neuro-skeleto-muscular axis/pathways and cardiorespiratory axis/pathways) to improve speed.  Some housewifes,  lawyers and pseudo-scientists here have no appreciation for the similarity and plasticity of mind and muscle or brain and body.

In many biological systems the "weakest" or "least biochemically" endowed stand the MOST to gain by longstanding training and preparation of body and mind at an early age.  The earlier the better.  But, that's for another discussion.
 
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