Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded): 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
Description
Most of us have no idea what’s really going on inside our heads. Yet brain
scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher
should knowlike the need for physical activity to get your brain working its
best. How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains? Why
is multi-tasking a myth? Why is it so easy to forgetand so important to
repeat new knowledge? Is it true that men and women have different brains? In
Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his lifelong
interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our
children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rulewhat
scientists know for sure about how our brains workand then offers
transformative ideas for our daily lives. Medina’s fascinating stories and
infectious sense of humor breathe life into brain science. You’ll learn why
Michael Jordan was no good at baseball. You’ll peer over a surgeon’s shoulder
as he proves that most of us have a Jennifer Aniston neuron. You’ll meet a boy
who has an amazing memory for music but can’t tie his own shoes. You will
discover how: Every brain is wired differently Exercise improves cognition We
are designed to never stop learning and exploring Memories are volatile Sleep
is powerfully linked with the ability to learn Vision trumps all of the other
senses Stress changes the way we learn In the end, you’ll understand how your
brain really worksand how to get the most out of it. Read more
Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : Pear Press; Second edition (April 22, 2014)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 304 pages
- ISBN-10 : 098326337X
- ISBN-13 : 71
- Item Weight : 1.01 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #64,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #34 in Neuroscience (Books) #100 in Survival & Emergency Preparedness #176 in Cognitive Psychology (Books)
- #34 in Neuroscience (Books)
- #100 in Survival & Emergency Preparedness
| Dimensions | 9.17 × 6.1 × 0.75 in |
|---|---|
| Ean | 9780983263371 |
| Mpn | 21811666 |
| GTIN | 09780983263371 |
| Isbn | 9780983263371 |
| ISBN10 | 098326337X |
| ISBN13 | 9780983263371 |
| Upc | Does not apply |
| Brand | Pear Press |
| Format | Paperback |
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