Great courses (DVD). Science & mathematics Psychology

Lecturer: Professor Indre Viskontas, University of San Francisco; San Francisco Conservatory of Music

To build a more accurate understanding of the brain, you should start by shattering popular myths. Brain Myths Exploded: Lessons from Neuroscience is an eye-opening journey into the neuroscience of everyday life. Each of Dr. Indre Viskontas's 24 lectures use a prevalent brain myth to explore topics including decision making, memory, dreams, emotions, consciousness, mental illness, and more

Rated TVPG

Mode of access: World Wide Web

Episode 1

Is Your Brain Perfectly Designed?

Episode 2

Are Bigger Brains Smarter?

Episode 3

Is Mental Illness Just a Chemical Imbalance?

Episode 4

Are Creative People Right-Brained?

Episode 5

How Different Are Male and Female Brains?

Episode 6

How Accurate is Your Memory?

Episode 7

Do You Only Use 10% of Your Brain?

Episode 8

Do You Perceive the World as It Really Is?

Episode 9

Is Your Brain Too Smart for Magic Tricks?

Episode 10

Is Your Brain Objective?

Episode 11

Do You Have 5 Independent Senses?

Episode 12

Can Certain Foods Make You Smarter?

Episode 13

Can Brain Games Make You Smarter?

Episode 14

Does Your Brain Shut Down during Sleep?

Episode 15

Are Your Decisions Rational?

Episode 16

Are You Always Conscious while Awake?

Episode 17

Are Other Animals Conscious?

Episode 18

Can You Multitask Effectively?

Episode 19

Are Dreams Meaningful?

Episode 20

Can Brain Scans Read Your Mind?

Episode 21

Can Adult Brains Change for the Better?

Episode 22

Do Special Neurons Enable Social Life?

Episode 23

Is Your Brain Unprejudiced?

Episode 24

Does Technology Make You Stupid?