Minds, Brains, and Learning: Understanding the Psychological and Educational Relevance of Neuroscientific Research

by James P. Byrnes

Book Overview

Why should psychologists and educators study the brain? Can neuroscientific research advance our understanding of student learning and motivation? What do informed readers need to know to tell the difference between plausible applications of brain research and unfounded speculation? This timely volume considers the benefits of incorporating findings from cognitive neuroscience into the fields of educational, developmental, and cognitive psychology...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572306521
• ISBN13: 9781572306523
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"