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(0)John Medina
Author
Publisher
Pear Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
The best-selling author of Brain Rules extends his popular plan to infants, sharing what the latest science says about raising smart and happy children, in a book that includes such advice as: TV is harmful for children under 2, the best predictor of academic performance is a child's level of self-control, praising effort is better than praising intelligence and much more. --Publishers description.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The brain is a physical organ whose job is to process information. And if it's damaged, your processing can go haywire. Tour the physical structure of the brain, the three overall regions within it, and the role each part has in keeping you alive (including a look at your brain's internal "consciousness switch").
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Dive into the evolutionary roles of sex, arousal, and promiscuity. Discover the fascinating biological and cultural differences between men and women when it comes to sex. Peer inside an enlightening study involving monkeys, naked men on the beach, and naked women doing aerobics.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Though stress is usually considered negative, research reveals it is our perceived inability to control stress that does most of the damage. Unravel how the brain responds to stress on a neurological and chemical level, and survey what neuroscience research has to say about how to reduce stress in your life by learning to control it.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Decades of research points to exercise as a key for strengthening your brain. Find out how regular movement drastically improves cognitive performance, combats depression, and can even cut the risk of dementia in half. See just how much exercise you need to start seeing these benefits (it's less than you might think).
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The objective reality of the world around you and what your body senses are two very different things. Examine the three-step process the body uses to create sensations in response to outside stimuli. Then, learn a simple trick for using your senses to boost your ability to remember facts.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Dive deeper into the physical structure of the brain and its components. Examine the three primary types of neuron wiring, how they operate on a cellular level, and how the brain is able to create new connections and pathways.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Discover the origins of self-control in your brain. Explore what the research has to say about its role in helping you succeed in life, handle tough situations, and thrive in society. Examine an evolutionary explanation for cases of impaired self-control like ADHD.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
We often think of vision being like a video camera - our eyes take a picture, and that's what we see. But that's not how the brain works. Uncover the complex process the brain uses to construct the hallucination that is our sense of vision.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that if you see a shocking photograph, you'll experience the emotion even before the image registers consciously in your mind? Why is this? What's happening in your brain? Investigate the physical process behind emotions, including the neurological "fast path" that accelerates our reaction to external threats.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Peer into the often-mysterious behavior of a teenager. Why do they take the risks they do? What makes them rebellious? Why are they so moody? Get seven practical tips for relating better to teenagers, whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, mentor, or coach.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Why do we grieve the loss of loved ones? Is there an evolutionary reason for it? And why does grief leave some people devastated while others move on quickly? Explore these questions and more. Also, learn strategies from brain science for dealing with - and helping others deal with - the pain of great loss.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The human brain is not fully functional until adulthood. From birth, an infant's brain is constantly making new connections as it experiences the world. Explore the development stages of an infant from a neuroscientific perspective, including what science recommends to ensure that your kids eat their veggies.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
What makes people creative? Scientists believe it may it hinge on two contrasting elements: open-mindedness and deep focus. Tour the neuroscience of creativity, explore the significance of working memory in the creative process, and learn how you can boost your creative output.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The social nature of human beings is an evolutionary advantage that put us at the top of the food chain. But our social abilities have the potential for painful or dangerous consequences. Reflect on the joys and risks of relating to others. Consider what a recent business school experiment uncovered about how you can more easily resolve conflicts.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Discover the surprising evolutionary purpose of memory, and why it has nothing to do with recalling the precise details of the past like a computer. Find out what causes our brains to forget facts and data, and why. Then, get three research-based tips to improve your memory.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Explore the brain's "pleasure highway" with a tour of what drives the sensation of pleasure in our brains, and understand how video games and other substances hijack this process to create addictions. Then, learn how to harness your brain's craving for pleasure to break nearly any habit.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Your senses bombard your brain with far more information than it can possibly handle at one time. How does your brain prioritize all of the input? Examine the brain's ability to act as a "central executive," and see how it uses emotion like post-it notes to decide what is important.
Series
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Is happiness sustainable? What makes some people happier than others, despite similar life circumstances? Explore the stories of two lottery winners, one who crashed and another who thrived. Discover two key areas you can focus on to create a happier life.