How the Brain Works

The neurocognitive and behavioral approach (NBA) allows researchers to better understand how the brain works; learn how the NBA developed in this lesson.

From a neurocognitive behavioral approach, gain an understanding of what the reptilian brain is, and how it responds to threats, both perceived and actual.

In this neuroscience lesson, gain a greater understanding of the paleolimbic brain and how self-confidence and trust interact in this region of the mind.

The neolimbic brain performs routine operations, houses your memories, and motivates your behavior; learn all this and more in this neuroscience lesson.

What separates us from other species? In this behavioral and cognitive lesson, learn when the prefrontal brain is activated and what it is responsible for.