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Basic functions and senses are learned naturally (in most cases) unless there are specific disorders. This is primarily because such things are already "programmed" into our DNA. Recognition of the various types of sensory input is very important. For example, recognition of motion is very important in developing vision.

Other informational data is learned similarly to a computer. Various sensory inputs are equated with a quantity or quality which is then associated with certain memories in the hippocampus. When someone (who knows basic math) sees each character in this answer, the brain accesses its database (which is actually constantly happening) and associates each character with sounds. As series of sounds are iterated mentally in any tounge, we interpret the meaning and idea of each word based on what we have been taught the said word implies. If characters are taught for the first time, the brain stores in memory the character and "signature sound" of sorts. A connection between auditory neurons and neurons of the limbic system is made and whenever an auditory input matches the signature sound, the meaning is recalled. As this process repeats itself more and more, the connections become stronger and easier to access. (which is why reading becomes progressively faster) This concept is that behind learning. It is really a combination of matching up memory with input from senses repeatedly.

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When something is "stored" in the Brain's Memory, a Chemical Change in one or more Neurons takes place. This Chemical change reflects the new information. If that area of the Brain is damaged, the memory is lost. Alzheimer's patients are suffering from deterioration of the Neurons in their Brains. They are losing memories.

The latest studies say that every time a memory is recalled it is slightly changed. That means the Brain's Chemistry is ALTERED by recalling memories!

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