How to summarize this text   It was both fascinating and…

yparra02How to summarize this text   It was both fascinating and…How to summarize this text It was both fascinating and surprising to learn that the brain has doubled in size since our ancestors’ time. The intricacy of the nervous system, notably the brain, and the hundreds of billions of neurons that are present in the body are remarkable. Despite the fact that the reading explains the neuron’s structure rather simply, the functions it performs are exceedingly complex. The cortex has tens of billions of neurons, and a cubic millimeter of cortex contains more connections than the stars in the Milky Way. It was quite interesting to learn that the cortex, which accounts for more than 80% of the brain’s weight and directly impacts our intelligence, is four times larger than the cortex of a monkey. The increased size has led to the corticalization of the brain, which has resulted in a greater surface area and increased learning and skill potential. It is incredible how much the human brain is capable of learning. Because we now have scientific evidence demonstrating how extraordinary the human brain is, I believe this should serve as motivation for everyone to do what they’ve always wanted to do but were unsure if they were capable of doing so.I also found the connection between dopamine and the amygdala intriguing. The amygdala emits powerful fear and panic signals. Dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is secreted by the brain stem, produces a highly intense feeling of pleasure and contentment. Consequently, dopamine stimulates us to do tasks that result in feelings of pleasure. Now, when these two, the Amygdala and Dopamine, act together, it becomes challenging for an individual to make a decision. This is a predicament that I believe all of us have faced several times in our lives, whenever we have to face our fears. My first major soccer game as captain of my high school team was an example of such an occurrence in my life. I was extremely excited and driven to play, but I also felt an overwhelming sense of anxiety and panic. The fear that if I do not perform well on the field, I will not be able to lead and motivate my squad. At that point, I began to doubt my leadership abilities and felt incompetent. Now, I felt I had the option to either play the match or withdraw. Fortunately, the released dopamine prevailed over the amygdala in this instance, and I was able to proceed into the field. This judgment was correct, as that day, under my leadership, our team achieved an incredible triumph.During my years of playing soccer, one thing I realized was that the brain plays a bigger role while playing as compared to physical fitness and practice. After watching the video about the history of the brain, I gained a deeper understanding of this topic. In the mentioned video, the phrase “in the zone” is used. A state in which one feels absolutely in control. This video taught me that when an athlete is “in the zone,” there is a combination of practice involving the cerebellum, concentration of the frontal lobes, and low anxiety in the amygdala. I have experienced being “in the zone” when attempting to score on penalties. This is one of the most vital phases of a soccer game and involves a player’s entire attention, with his sole concentration on scoring a goal. Even when giving an exam, a presentation, or a task of a similar nature, I believe a person must be “in the zone” to achieve the best possible results.ReferencesIntroduction to psychology (2nd ed.). University Of Minnesota Libraries. (2015).           https://doi.org/10.24926/8668.1201          The video used for resources – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tSsc0kTf_oSocial SciencePsychology