Memory and the Brain: How Remembering Works
The neuroscience of memory, the forgetting curve, and why sleep is a study tool.
2h 4m
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12
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This course includes:
- 2h 4m on-demand video (free)
- 12 lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
What you'll learn
- Describe how memories form, consolidate, and fade
- Use the forgetting curve to time your reviews
- Explain why sleep and exercise affect recall
- Separate memory myths from memory science
Official study guide
The complete 20-page companion book for Memory and the Brain: How Remembering Works, covering every module with worked examples, key terms, self-check questions, and a full glossary. Print it or read it offline.
Course content
2 sections · 12 lessons · 2h 4m- The Memory Palace : Can You Do It?Preview3m
- The Active Learning Method6m
- Top 10 AMAZING SAVANTS With REAL SUPER POWERS8m
- Chunking: Learning Technique for Better Memory3m
- The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans | Daniel Amen | TEDxOrangeCoast14m
- Skinner’s Operant Conditioning: Rewards & Punishments3m
- A Skeptic's Guide to the Mind | Robert Burton | Talks at Google57m
- Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning4m
Requirements
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About this course
The neuroscience of memory, the forgetting curve, and why sleep is a study tool. This curated learning path is organized into 2 modules and 12 lessons, taught by Sprouts. MegaCourse adds structure, learning outcomes, progress tracking, and a shareable certificate of completion.
Who this course is for
- Students curious about the 'why' behind study advice
- Science-minded learners
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Licensing & attribution
License: YouTube Standard License
Source: Video lessons by Sprouts.
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