Brain Rules

In Brain Rules , Dr. John Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his passion for how the brain sciences might influence life at work and school. In each chapter of the book, he describes a brain rule (something that scientists know about how the human brain works) and then offers his ideas.

Synopsis

EXERCISE-- Rule #1: Exercise boosts brain power.
SURVIVAL-- Rule #2: The human brain evolved, too.
WIRING-- Rule #3: Every brain is wired differently.
ATTENTION-- Rule #4: We don't pay attention to boring things.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY-- Rule #5: Repeat to remember.
LONG-TERM MEMORY-- Rule #6: Remember to repeat.
SLEEP-- Rule #7: Sleep well, think well.
STRESS-- Rule #8: Stressed brains don't learn the same way.
SENSORY INTEGRATION-- Rule #9: Stimulate more of the senses.
VISION-- Rule #10: Vision trumps all other senses.
GENDER-- Rule #11: Male and female brains are different.
EXPLORATION-- Rule #12: We are powerful and natural explorers.

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