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How can the connection between two neurons be strengthened, using Hebb's theory?
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How to strengthen the connection between two neurons according to Hebb and how this is important to motor rehabilitation.

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Hebbian concept of how to strengthen the connection between two neurons.

1. Current research have been trying to illustrate Hebb's theory that when there is persistent causal relationship between pre-synaptic and post-synaptic activity, the connection between two neurons are strengthened (at a cellular level).
This theory ...

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