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Looks at nerve signals and how they are transmitted. Provides an overview of nerve messages in reflex activities at both the chemical and electrical levels as well as the activities of networks of nerve cells in contact. NOTE: Contains some nudity.
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Presents three key biological concepts about sensory responses and tropisms: the eye, nervous system responses, and plant tropisms. Each concept is illustrated with a variety of experiments and computer animation to illuminate what is happening both visibly and at the molecular level. NOTE: Dissects a horse's eye to identify functions of each part.
Animals have contributed to scientific advancements, but how ethical is it to use them in research? Viewers explore the legal and ethical issues concerning the use of animals in research. Part of the "Core Concepts in Psychology" series.
Students replicate a repeated measure design experiment, called the Stroop effect, to learn about how it helps control variables in experiments. Part of the "Core Concepts in Psychology" series.
In this episode, host Jason Silva explores the many layers of language. Some of the exercises and activities focus on the evolution of words, the links between what one sees and hears, and the mysterious communication abilities of twins. Part of the "Brain Games Family Edition."
Psychologists have studied the cognitive and emotional strategies used to cope with stress for decades. The two traditional strategies are avoidance and approach, and both have benefits and costs. However, modern research shows the benefits of social support, exercise, drug therapy, and biofeedback in dealing with stress. Part of the "Psychology Concepts" series.
Homeostasis refers to the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment, and maintaining homeostasis requires that the body continuously monitors its internal conditions. From body temperature to blood pressure to levels of certain nutrients, each physiological condition has a particular set point. Topics covered include homeostasis, negative feedback loop, nervous system, endocrine system, digestive system, excretory system, musculoskeletal system, and the immune system. Part of the "Biology" series.
When facing complex issues, psychologists often break them down into their component parts, and then identify a key cause. This approach is called reductionism, and viewers explore the advantages and disadvantages of reductionism. Students are given a case study and asked to examine the utility of a reductionist approach. Part of the "Core Concepts in Psychology" series.
Drug addiction is a disease of the brain, and teens are at the highest risk for acquiring this disease. Stephen Dewey and other leading scientists detail how drugs like heroin, nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana change the brain by altering the way it registers pleasure. Young recovering addicts describe how addiction involves intense craving for a drug and loss of control over its use.
Many viewers enjoy three-dimensional technology, but a few feel the need to look away. A number of neurological and visual conditions can cause someone to experience nausea. It's a type of motion sickness without the motion. Fred Bonato of St. Peter's College in Jersey City has spent years steadily tracking what he calls "cyber sickness.”
Why do sports fans feel so emotionally invested in the game, reacting almost as if they were part of the game? According to new research, people constantly imitate whatever they are observing. This video segment, adapted from "NOVA ScienceNow," discusses the latest research on a system of neurons that plays a part in how people relate to each other. These neurons, known as mirror neurons, prime individuals to imitate what they see.
In many ways our brains may be like those of animals, but in our capacity to think, to remember, and to create we are much different. Looks at some of the reasons for these differences, exploring the neural structure of the human brain, our physiological brain capacity, and the use of memory and symbols.
The human brain is wired to perceive patterns and structure in surrounding environments. Young children especially need structure to feel secure. Yet the developing brain is also continuously seeking new information. Discover how to give young children the structure they need to establish a strong foundation for continual learning. Part of "The Brain" series.
Stress has many causes. Some typical stressors include daily life hassles and major life events. Regardless of the cause, the human body exhibits psychological responses to stress depending on how it perceives a situation. Viewers will explore the transactional model of stress and coping as well as how cognitive appraisal of experiences impacts stress. Part of the "Psychology Concepts" series.
Dr. Marian Diamond was a pioneering scientist and educator and considered one of the founders of modern neuroscience. At the University of California, Berkeley, she and her team were the first to publish evidence that the brain can change with experience and improve with enrichment, what is now called neuroplasticity. This documentary follows Dr. Diamond over a 5-year period and introduces the viewer to her many scientific accomplishments.
The human brain is often compared to a computer, but this three-pound organ is far more complex, powerful, and capable than the most advanced computer. Everything we do, are, think, and feel begins with the brain. Defines the parts and functions of a brain cell, explores how the brain works, and mentions brain chemicals.
Shows how the brain coordinates functions to make simple but lifesaving decisions. Provides an overview of how the cortex assesses incoming information, sends outgoing messages to the muscles, and stores "maps" of the world and the body. Also outlines how circuits of nerve cells operate in the brain and how individual nerve cells function.
Elisa Konofagou, a bioengineer at Columbia University, believes ultra sound technology could become be a vital component in treating and perhaps curing degenerative brain diseases. One big problem associated with treating these diseases today is a chemical shield of sorts that protects the brain against chemicals in the blood. Unfortunately, it also keeps out many drug treatments. Konofagou believes ultrasound waves could be one key to turning the blood/brain barrier on and off.
Julie loves the glorious colors associated with the sound of a rooster crowing, while Mandi remembers phone numbers by their hues. Until John read a newspaper article about synesthesia in later life, he thought that everyone saw the days of the week as various shades of blue. In this program, people with synesthesia describe their experiences and perceptions, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of having a condition in which the barriers between the senses are dissolved.
Georgia Tech's Parag Chordia believes music is a universal part of human culture, and his research shows music education can inspire greater interest in math, physics, and computer science. Chordia heads Georgia Tech's "Music Intelligence Group." With support from the National Science Foundation, his goals are to program computers to understand music and study the brains of professional musicians as they play composed music versus when they improvise.
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