Chapter 6: Learning

The Norton Psychology in the News Videos

The Norton Psychology in the News Videos

In this PowerPoint you will find several ScienCentral News videos profiling recent psychological research relevant to the content covered in Chapter 6 of Psychological Science, 4e.

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Wiring the BrainInterested in lifelong learning? Here’s some good news. As this ScienCentral News video reports, brain

researchers have uncovered one mechanism that controls how our brains make new connections.

Live LearningHave you ever wondered how babies learn to talk? As this ScienCentral News video reports, some researchers

now think it’s more than just hearing the people around them.

Violent GamesAs the content of video games becomes more and more violent, researchers are debating whether virtual

violence can lead kids to the real thing. This ScienCentral News video has more.

Brain Building

Red and Lower Test Scores

Brain “Boot Camp” Makes You Smarter

Bird Brain Gene

Hypnosis and Conflict

Tip of the Tongue Learning

Brain Viagra, Part 2

Baby Music