Your Brain Divides the Day Into “Chapters” Based on Priorities

New research indicates that the brain segments the day into "chapters" based on an individual's focus.

The new study suggests that our experience and recollection of events are shaped by the context and our priorities at any given moment.

Key Facts:

• The brain forms new “chapters” based on attention and personal goals, not just environment.

• MRI scans showed that people segmented stories differently depending on their focus.

• The research may help explain how expectations influence memory formation.

Source: Columbia University