Neuroscience for Personal Growth
A 37-part course with Brain Academy
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Discover the NeuroCognitive and Behavioral Approach. Learn how 4 brainstructures run our lives and how to take control The NBA (or Neurocognitive and Behavioral Approach) is a fascinating, innovative and multi-disciplinary approach born out of 25... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 26 min
- Lessons 37
- Exercises 73
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89 CQ
37 Lessons in This Course
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3 minFREEPsychology lesson 1Free2 CQ
The neurocognitive and behavioral approach (NBA) allows researchers to better understand how the brain works; learn how the NBA developed in this lesson.
with Brain AcademyThe neurocognitive and behavioral approach (NBA) allows researchers to better understand how the brain works; learn how the NBA developed in this lesson.
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3 minPsychology lesson 22 CQ
We've all heard of the "fight or flight" response, but did you know there's a third option? Discover the role of the reptilian brain in keeping you alive!
with Brain AcademyWe've all heard of the "fight or flight" response, but did you know there's a third option? Discover the role of the reptilian brain in keeping you alive!
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5 minPsychology lesson 33 CQ
Even though you may not experience life-threatening situations on a daily basis, you probably deal with stress. Find out the three most common stress responses!
with Brain AcademyEven though you may not experience life-threatening situations on a daily basis, you probably deal with stress. Find out the three most common stress responses!
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3 minPsychology lesson 42 CQ
Find out why there is no such thing as positive stress, and discover a few helpful stress reduction techniques including perspective shifts and deep breathing.
with Brain AcademyFind out why there is no such thing as positive stress, and discover a few helpful stress reduction techniques including perspective shifts and deep breathing.
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3 minPsychology lesson 52 CQ
If you're wondering how to access your prefrontal brain (the part responsible for abstract thinking and thought analysis), try this multisensory exercise.
with Brain AcademyIf you're wondering how to access your prefrontal brain (the part responsible for abstract thinking and thought analysis), try this multisensory exercise.
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11 minPsychology lesson 66 CQ
Take a closer look at how the people around you react to stress with flight, fight, or freeze responses with the lens of relational stress management, or RSM.
with Brain AcademyTake a closer look at how the people around you react to stress with flight, fight, or freeze responses with the lens of relational stress management, or RSM.
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2 minPsychology lesson 72 CQ
Discover the paleo-limbic brain and its role in group dynamics during this lesson from neurocognitive and behavioral approach expert Gregory Caremans.
with Brain AcademyDiscover the paleo-limbic brain and its role in group dynamics during this lesson from neurocognitive and behavioral approach expert Gregory Caremans.
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4 minPsychology lesson 83 CQ
Follow along as neurocognitive and behavioral expert Gregory Caremans describes several forms of self-confidence ranging from dominance to submission.
with Brain AcademyFollow along as neurocognitive and behavioral expert Gregory Caremans describes several forms of self-confidence ranging from dominance to submission.
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3 minPsychology lesson 92 CQ
Learn more with neurocognitive and behavioral expert Gregory Caremans as he explains the two extreme sides of trust within a group: marginality and axiality.
with Brain AcademyLearn more with neurocognitive and behavioral expert Gregory Caremans as he explains the two extreme sides of trust within a group: marginality and axiality.
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3 minPsychology lesson 102 CQ
Learn how the paleo-limbic brain is responsible for the childhood origins of group positioning and how dominant and submissive behaviors interact in each child.
with Brain AcademyLearn how the paleo-limbic brain is responsible for the childhood origins of group positioning and how dominant and submissive behaviors interact in each child.
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2 minPsychology lesson 112 CQ
Discover why perspective has everything to do with our social position during this lesson from neurocognitive and behavioral expert Gregory Caremans.
with Brain AcademyDiscover why perspective has everything to do with our social position during this lesson from neurocognitive and behavioral expert Gregory Caremans.
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3 minPsychology lesson 122 CQ
Learn about the possibility of changing your social position within group dynamics during this lesson from neuroscience and behavioral expert Gregory Caremans.
with Brain AcademyLearn about the possibility of changing your social position within group dynamics during this lesson from neuroscience and behavioral expert Gregory Caremans.
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2 minPsychology lesson 132 CQ
Discover how relational group positioning management can teach you how to help a friend or loved one who is caught in a submissive or marginal group position.
with Brain AcademyDiscover how relational group positioning management can teach you how to help a friend or loved one who is caught in a submissive or marginal group position.
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5 minPsychology lesson 143 CQ
Discover relational group positioning management (RGPM) techniques that can help you reduce tension at the paleo-limbic level during this neurocognitive lesson.
with Brain AcademyDiscover relational group positioning management (RGPM) techniques that can help you reduce tension at the paleo-limbic level during this neurocognitive lesson.
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2 minPsychology lesson 152 CQ
Understand the basics of the neo-limbic brain and its role in consciousness during this lesson from neuroscience and behavioral expert Gregory Caremans.
with Brain AcademyUnderstand the basics of the neo-limbic brain and its role in consciousness during this lesson from neuroscience and behavioral expert Gregory Caremans.
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4 minPsychology lesson 163 CQ
What motivates you? Learn more during this neuroscience lesson about the origins of primary motivations and how to discover your motivations and passions.
with Brain AcademyWhat motivates you? Learn more during this neuroscience lesson about the origins of primary motivations and how to discover your motivations and passions.
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3 minPsychology lesson 172 CQ
Find out how the reptilian brain is actively shaping your personality archetypes during infancy in this neuroscience lesson from Gregory Caremans.
with Brain AcademyFind out how the reptilian brain is actively shaping your personality archetypes during infancy in this neuroscience lesson from Gregory Caremans.
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6 minPsychology lesson 184 CQ
Learn how extrinsic motivations are formed and the influence they have on personality development during this neuroscience lesson from NBA expert Greg Caremans.
with Brain AcademyLearn how extrinsic motivations are formed and the influence they have on personality development during this neuroscience lesson from NBA expert Greg Caremans.
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2 minPsychology lesson 192 CQ
Discover how to develop awareness towards your primary motivations in order to live a more joyful and fulfilled life during this NBA neuroscience lesson.
with Brain AcademyDiscover how to develop awareness towards your primary motivations in order to live a more joyful and fulfilled life during this NBA neuroscience lesson.
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5 minPsychology lesson 203 CQ
Find out what the neurocognitive and behavioral approach, or NBA, has to say about the origins of intolerance during this lesson from Gregory Caremans.
with Brain AcademyFind out what the neurocognitive and behavioral approach, or NBA, has to say about the origins of intolerance during this lesson from Gregory Caremans.
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3 minPsychology lesson 212 CQ
Follow along with neuroscience and behavioral expert Dr. Caremans as he explains the downsides and risks associated with obsessive thoughts and behaviors.
with Brain AcademyFollow along with neuroscience and behavioral expert Dr. Caremans as he explains the downsides and risks associated with obsessive thoughts and behaviors.
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7 minPsychology lesson 224 CQ
Understand the substitutive and compensative aspects of obsession during this psychology lesson from neurocognitive and behavioral expert Dr. Gregory Caremans.
with Brain AcademyUnderstand the substitutive and compensative aspects of obsession during this psychology lesson from neurocognitive and behavioral expert Dr. Gregory Caremans.
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2 minPsychology lesson 232 CQ
During this psychology and personal development lesson, discover the difference between these two responsive behaviors, and learn how to characterize each one.
with Brain AcademyDuring this psychology and personal development lesson, discover the difference between these two responsive behaviors, and learn how to characterize each one.
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2 minPsychology lesson 242 CQ
Discover the psychological mechanism behind overreactions during this personal development and psychology lesson on compensation and failure.
with Brain AcademyDiscover the psychological mechanism behind overreactions during this personal development and psychology lesson on compensation and failure.
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5 minPsychology lesson 253 CQ
Learn how to identify and respond to obsessive thoughts and behaviors during this personal development lesson from neurocognitive expert Gregory Caremans.
with Brain AcademyLearn how to identify and respond to obsessive thoughts and behaviors during this personal development lesson from neurocognitive expert Gregory Caremans.
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3 minPsychology lesson 262 CQ
Learn how to respond to the hyper investments of others using two simple responses and how to identify obsessions in popular media during this lesson
with Brain AcademyLearn how to respond to the hyper investments of others using two simple responses and how to identify obsessions in popular media during this lesson
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5 minPsychology lesson 273 CQ
Want to know how you can cultivate more change, surprise, and creativity in your life? Learn about the role of the prefrontal brain in inspiring spontaneity.
with Brain AcademyWant to know how you can cultivate more change, surprise, and creativity in your life? Learn about the role of the prefrontal brain in inspiring spontaneity.
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3 minPsychology lesson 282 CQ
Learn how to tell the difference between two mental states—automatic mode and adaptive mode—during this personal development and psychology lesson.
with Brain AcademyLearn how to tell the difference between two mental states—automatic mode and adaptive mode—during this personal development and psychology lesson.
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2 minPsychology lesson 292 CQ
Ready to start tapping into your adaptive mental state or prefrontal brain? Learn how to tune into this creative psychological force during this lesson.
with Brain AcademyReady to start tapping into your adaptive mental state or prefrontal brain? Learn how to tune into this creative psychological force during this lesson.
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3 minPsychology lesson 302 CQ
This pyramid concept will help you to engage your prefrontal brain in order to navigate stressful situations and generate new and creative solutions.
with Brain AcademyThis pyramid concept will help you to engage your prefrontal brain in order to navigate stressful situations and generate new and creative solutions.
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3 minPsychology lesson 312 CQ
Having a prefrontal brain means that we, as humans, are capable of honestly considering the ideas of others. Learn how to engage the prefrontal brain!
with Brain AcademyHaving a prefrontal brain means that we, as humans, are capable of honestly considering the ideas of others. Learn how to engage the prefrontal brain!
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3 minPsychology lesson 322 CQ
Learn the difference between "content" and "container", or social situations and brain structures, during this lesson from NBA expert Gregory Caremans.
with Brain AcademyLearn the difference between "content" and "container", or social situations and brain structures, during this lesson from NBA expert Gregory Caremans.
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3 minPsychology lesson 332 CQ
When you are in a stressful situation, ask yourself: what brain structure am I engaging right now? Practice using this strategy to monitor your brain activity.
with Brain AcademyWhen you are in a stressful situation, ask yourself: what brain structure am I engaging right now? Practice using this strategy to monitor your brain activity.
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3 minPsychology lesson 342 CQ
Discover some of the common reasons why people are averse to speaking publicly and giving public presentations. Plus, find out how to overcome your own fear!
with Brain AcademyDiscover some of the common reasons why people are averse to speaking publicly and giving public presentations. Plus, find out how to overcome your own fear!
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3 minPsychology lesson 352 CQ
During this psychology lesson, learn what parts of the brain are most active during adolescence and mid-life, and how to react to both of these life stages.
with Brain AcademyDuring this psychology lesson, learn what parts of the brain are most active during adolescence and mid-life, and how to react to both of these life stages.
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2 minPsychology lesson 362 CQ
Discover more about the important distinction between discipline and self-discipline, and understand which brain structure is activated during which process.
with Brain AcademyDiscover more about the important distinction between discipline and self-discipline, and understand which brain structure is activated during which process.
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2 minPsychology lesson 372 CQ
Now that you understand the four structures of the brain—the reptilian, neolimbic, paleolimbic, and prefrontal—get ready to start improving your life!
with Brain AcademyNow that you understand the four structures of the brain—the reptilian, neolimbic, paleolimbic, and prefrontal—get ready to start improving your life!
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1290 min12-part Psychology course51 CQ
Boost your consumer awareness and get a better understanding of how marketing works with this course. Using the principles of neuroscience, you'll explore current examples of marketing manipulation.
with Brain AcademyBoost your consumer awareness and get a better understanding of how marketing works with this course. Using the principles of neuroscience, you'll explore current examples of marketing manipulation.
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631 min6-part Psychology course19 CQ
Learn about the neurocognitive and behavioral approach, including how the reptilian brain, paleolimbic brain, neolimbic brain, and prefrontal brain control human behavior.
with Brain AcademyLearn about the neurocognitive and behavioral approach, including how the reptilian brain, paleolimbic brain, neolimbic brain, and prefrontal brain control human behavior.
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855 min8-part Emotional Health course32 CQ
Don't waste another day feeling stressed; learn how to manage, mitigate, and relieve stress with guidance from neuroscience expert Gregory Caremans in this course on stress management techniques.
with Brain AcademyDon't waste another day feeling stressed; learn how to manage, mitigate, and relieve stress with guidance from neuroscience expert Gregory Caremans in this course on stress management techniques.
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19114 min19-part Psychology course69 CQ
Learn how to best respond to your child's needs from birth through young adulthood by understanding the role of neuroscience in child development in this science and psychology course for parents.
with Brain AcademyLearn how to best respond to your child's needs from birth through young adulthood by understanding the role of neuroscience in child development in this science and psychology course for parents.
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2 minPsychology lesson2 CQ
Everyone experiences stress, but not everybody can manage their stress well. Find out how to observe others' stress and how to help your loved ones.
with Brain AcademyEveryone experiences stress, but not everybody can manage their stress well. Find out how to observe others' stress and how to help your loved ones.
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737 min7-part Personal Growth course22 CQ
In this course for professionals, discuss the habits of the world's most successful people, and learn how to cultivate these healthy habits yourself by applying productivity strategies to your life.
with Vladimir RaykovIn this course for professionals, discuss the habits of the world's most successful people, and learn how to cultivate these healthy habits yourself by applying productivity strategies to your life.
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527 min5-part Personal Growth course16 CQ
Productivity is about producing positive results in your life! Although strategies are needed for this kind of personal development, it's really about getting the right things done in a timely way.
with Vladimir RaykovProductivity is about producing positive results in your life! Although strategies are needed for this kind of personal development, it's really about getting the right things done in a timely way.
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418 min4-part Personal Growth course11 CQ
Do you have the feeling that your negative emotions interfere with achieving your goals? In this course, learn how to destroy negative emotions that hinder your success and take charge of your life.
with Vladimir RaykovDo you have the feeling that your negative emotions interfere with achieving your goals? In this course, learn how to destroy negative emotions that hinder your success and take charge of your life.
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23 minFREEPersonal Growth courseFree12 CQ
In this Conversation, Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College, shares his belief in living a life of purpose and his passion for ending urban poverty.
with Michael SorrellIn this Conversation, Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College, shares his belief in living a life of purpose and his passion for ending urban poverty.
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13 minFREEPersonal Growth courseFree7 CQ
In this Conversation, comedian W. Kamau Bell talks about his new TV show "United Shades of America" and shares why it's important to hope and work for change.
with W. Kamau BellIn this Conversation, comedian W. Kamau Bell talks about his new TV show "United Shades of America" and shares why it's important to hope and work for change.
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418 min4-part Personal Growth course11 CQ
Do you have the feeling that your negative emotions interfere with achieving your goals? In this course, learn how to destroy negative emotions that hinder your success and take charge of your life.
with Vladimir RaykovDo you have the feeling that your negative emotions interfere with achieving your goals? In this course, learn how to destroy negative emotions that hinder your success and take charge of your life.
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37146 min37-part Personal Growth course89 CQ
Are you interested in personal growth and emotional development? Consider this course on the neurocognitive and behavioral approach, or NBA, which can help you reduce stress and find happiness.
with Brain AcademyAre you interested in personal growth and emotional development? Consider this course on the neurocognitive and behavioral approach, or NBA, which can help you reduce stress and find happiness.
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10118 min10-part Emotional Health course63 CQ
If you are among the many people looking for ways to manage stress, this course with life coach Tony Fahkry will help you understand the causes of stress, and mindful approaches for coping with it.
with Tony FahkryIf you are among the many people looking for ways to manage stress, this course with life coach Tony Fahkry will help you understand the causes of stress, and mindful approaches for coping with it.
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431 min4-part Happiness course17 CQ
While cheerfulness doesn't always come easy, there are many techniques you can use to practice it and cultivate more joy in your life authentically. Learn about them in this course.
While cheerfulness doesn't always come easy, there are many techniques you can use to practice it and cultivate more joy in your life authentically. Learn about them in this course.
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855 min8-part Emotional Health course32 CQ
Don't waste another day feeling stressed; learn how to manage, mitigate, and relieve stress with guidance from neuroscience expert Gregory Caremans in this course on stress management techniques.
with Brain AcademyDon't waste another day feeling stressed; learn how to manage, mitigate, and relieve stress with guidance from neuroscience expert Gregory Caremans in this course on stress management techniques.