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Published online 26 November 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news041122-14
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Concentration hampers simple tasks
Brain images show thinking about learning makes it more difficult.
When attempting to master a task, sometimes it's best not to try too hard. Researchers have confirmed this folk wisdom, using brain imaging to show that thinking too hard about simple actions interferes with the learning process.
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