(Video: Learning through visualization: A gymnast acquires new skills) Scientific research suggests that imagining a physical activity creates ________ that aid in the physical completion of the activity.

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Scientific research has shown that imagining a physical activity activates the same neural pathways in the brain as actually performing the activity, which can lead to improved performance and skill acquisition. These neural pathways can aid in the physical completion of the activity, as the brain has already created a sort of "muscle memory" through visualization.

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