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Psychology & Neuroscience for Life
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Module 1
Your Malleable Brain: Core Principles
1
Neuroscience of Self-Observation
Adopt a 'practical neuroscientist' mindset for observing your own mind and behavior.
2
Your Brain on Experience: The Power of Neuroplasticity
Explain neuroplasticity and how everyday experiences physically reshape your brain's connections.
3
Brain Networks: Daily Impact
Connect key brain networks (e.g., Default Mode, Salience, Executive Control) to daily experiences like mind-wandering, focus, and emotional response.
4
Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic: Your Body's Dual Control
Distinguish between the sympathetic ('fight or flight') and parasympathetic ('rest and digest') nervous systems and recognize their effects on your body.
5
Neurotransmitters: Messengers of Mood and Mind
Identify the roles of key neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA) in mood, focus, and behavior.
6
Nature and Nurture: Shaping My Story
Reflect on how genes and environment interact to shape your own habits, temperament, and choices.
7
Debunking Brain Myths: Scientific Realities
Evaluate common neuro-myths (e.g., 'we only use 10% of our brain') against current scientific evidence.
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