The Brain Explained: 3. The Brain and the Environment
February 22, 2026
Is the brain more malleable than we thought? Recent developments in brain scanning have shown how environmental factors affect brain development and have called into
Is the brain more malleable than we thought? Recent developments in brain scanning have shown how environmental factors affect brain development and have called into
Neuroimaging is re-writing our map of the brain. The second film in the series looks at how our knowledge and understanding of the brain was
Everything we do, think, and feel comes from our brain. This new series of short films, with neuroscience expert Dr Guy Sutton, has been designed
The Stanford Prison Experiment, arguably one of the most controversial experiments of the 20th century, has polarised opinions for over 50 years: To its supporters,
Mindmapping is a note-taking technique combining text and graphics that research has shown can improve recall, understanding and help structure exam answers. And this short
Most of us try to avoid doing things we don’t particularly like. But for students, research has shown procrastination can have particularly serious consequences, such
If procrastination is a problem, how do we prevent it? While the conventional advice is to focus on the future rewards of studying, this doesn’t
A major cause of procrastination is fear: Of failure. Of criticism. Of not reaching the high standards we’ve set for ourselves. But while it’s one
If you’ve ever returned somewhere and found your mind suddenly filled with memories, you’ve experienced what psychologists call context-dependent memory. Research has shown that our
Designed to enhance the teaching of A-level and AP Psychology, an annual subscription to the Film Club gives you unlimited access to all of our
Although there’s a long history of scientific research demonstrating the importance of sleep to memory, that’s not much comfort to students who find it difficult
Research has shown that when we learn new information we’ll have forgotten around 50% of it within a day and 75% of it after a
Over 30 years of educational research has shown that metacognition – an awareness of how we think – helps students take more control over their
As students we spend a lot of time listening. But because we don’t always fully engage with what we’re hearing we frequently miss a lot
Dual coding involves using verbal and visual cues to help develop your learning and recall. So if you like two-for-one offers, this one’s for you.