Talking to a friend for ten minutes can give your brain a quick boost and make it easier for you to problem solve! Who would have thought that the “gift of the gab” could make you smarter? The University of Michigan did a study last year and that is exactly what they found! The study measured 192 undergraduates’ performance on cognitive tasks after ten-minute conversations with each other. The study found that this friendly conversation boosted memory, self-awareness and problem-solving skills! Interestingly, the study also found that students who conversed in a competitive tone did not receive this boost and did not benefit cognitively. Becoming smarter simply by talking to a friend . . . . it’s a good thing!
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