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Biofeedback
The human mind is a learning machine. We are constantly taking in new information, processing that information, and making decisions based on what we learn. Biofeedback is a …
The Forebrain
Examine both the major aspects of the physiology and anatomy of the brain and central nervous system, as well as some of the processes the brain is responsible for--such as sleep …
Brain Facts
Identifies the unusual facts that surround the study of the human brain. This title also takes a look at how the brain works, where in the brain its major functions reside, and how …
The Teen Brain
Scientists, educators, physicians, and even some parents thought they had a handle on the teen brain. It was assumed that the adolescent brain was fully equipped with all the …
Cells of the Nervous System
Learn the difference between the two main types of cells in the nervous system: neurons and glial cells.
Sensation and Perception
Everything that we experience depends on sensing and perceiving. Specialized receptors for the five senses - hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, and touching - capture information …
Sleep and Dreaming
Gain a better understanding of how and why the brain causes us to sleep and to dream, how sleep patterns work, and how dreams fit into the sleep process.
Meditation and Hypnosis
Look at how hypnosis can help people change behaviors and why meditation has become a popular way of reducing stress.
Emotion and Stress
Emotion is a universal language understood by all cultures. It is an integral part of our spoken and written language, our art, and our music. Various emotions enable us to respond …
Learning and Memory
From making conversation to walking and driving, learning and memory are crucial aspects of our survival.
The Spinal Cord
Become well versed in the spinal cord, not technically part of the brain, but critical to its ability to function properly.
Brain Disorders
Delve into the many different causes of brain disorders: physical injury, bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, and birth defects.