Quote:These 24 half-hour lectures offer in-depth and surprising lessons on how the brain learns and remembers. You begin your journey by focusing on which parts of the brain are responsible for different kinds of memory, from long-term memory for personal experiences and memorized facts to short-term memory, and how these memory systems work on a psychological and biological level.


You'll acquire a new understanding of how amnesia, aging, and sleep affect your brain. You'll also discover better ways to absorb and retain all kinds of information in all stages of life. This course is chock full of valuable information whether you're learning a new language at 60 or discovering calculus at 16. If you need better study habits, struggle with learning a new skill, or just worry about memories fading with age, The Learning Brain provides illuminating insights and advice.
Professor Thad A. Polk, Ph.D.
TTC / TGC Course No. 1569