Advanced Brain Functions
Intelligence, Consciousness, and Emotions
A learning goals checklist for you to keep in mind as you move through this section.
Learn about consciousness in this chapter from NOBA.
A short mini lecture on how emotions are processed in the brain.
Check out this NOBA chapter on intelligence.
In this BBC special, check out the rubber hand illusion demonstration.
A NOBA article on the impact of culture on emotion.
In this TedTalk, hear Dr. James Flynn discuss why the average IQ score has increased.
Enjoy this chapter from NOBA on affective neuroscience.
Language
A learning goals checklist for you to keep in mind as you move through this section.
In this installment of 2-Minute Neuroscience, the location and function of Broca's Area is discussed.
The African Grey Parrot Alex is featured in this short, concerning the efforts made for animals to acquire language.
Read and watch advanced content on learning and memory from Neuroscience Online.
Watch Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh share about Bonobos, including the acquisition of human language.
In this installment of 2-Minute Neuroscience, the location and function of Wernicke's Area is discussed.
View more footage of bonobo's learning language in this Anderson Cooper special.
Learning & Memory
A learning goals checklist for you to keep in mind as you move through this section.
In this Neural Academy video, delve into the differences between classical and operant conditioning.
From Weird Weapons, learn about pigeon guided missiles. That's right. I said pigeon guided missiles.
Check out this NOBA chapter on learning.
Watch this pop culture example of punishment vs. reinforcement.
Read and watch more advanced content on learning and memory from Neuroscience Online.
Check out this video of students that trained rats to play basketball using positive reinforcement.
One more fun example of conditioning.
The sheep brain dissection- The anatomy of memory
Additional Content
Learn about judgement and decision making in this chapter from NOBA.
This video contains classic footage of language studies with Washoe and Koko.
Read and watch more advanced content on executive processing at Neuroscience Online.
Enjoy another video about Irene Pepperberg and Alex the Parrot.
Read about memory in this chapter from NOBA.