Curated Video
025 The 4 Lobes of the Cerebrum and their functions
In this video, I talk about the 4 lobes of the Cerebrum: The frontal, parietal, occipital and temporal lobes. I also talk about the funfctions they are involved in. Enjoy!
Curated Video
038 How We Hear Different Pitches
In this video, I talk about how the brain processes information on the different pitches that we hear. I'm warning you - it starts off a little scary, but by the end of the video, you will have a good idea of how we hear different...
Curated Video
Measure for Measure Act 3 Analysis | Shakespeare Play by Play Season 1
Reading Act 3 through the theme of "Intention". This will be a full analysis of every Act of Shakespeare’s play Measure for Measure through different themes.
Curated Video
Why Do Our Faces Look So Weird In The TikTok Inverted Filter?
TikTok's inversion filter reverses a facial selfie and shows you what your face looks like when it’s not reflected in a mirror. Or, in other words, how the world sees you and not what the mirror shows. Thus, the effect of this reversal...
PBS
Does the Rorschach Inkblot Test Work?
A psychiatrist holding up an inky blob and saying "what does this look like?" might be the most famous psycholigical test of all time. Originally developed by Hermann Rorschach as means of detecting schizophrenia, this little known and...
Curated Video
The Stroop Effect: How Your Brain Interprets Colors
This video explores the Stroop effect, a phenomenon that occurs when the brain's reaction time slows down due to conflicting information between the color of a word and the name of the color written. It delves into the brain's processing...
Science360
How has collecting data on child development changed over the years?
How has collecting data on child development changed over the years? Andrew Meltzoff, Co-Director of the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences, answers your question in this edition of Ask a Scientist.
Curated Video
The Left Brain vs. Right Brain
Learn what the two sides of the brain control and how it impacts the way we see the world. Through a simple thumb interlacing test, viewers can determine which side of their brain is more dominant.
Mazz Media
HIV AIDS: It's Still A Big Deal
Recent news stories about a functional cure for HIV-AIDS, possible vaccinations and an AIDS-free future within our reach have made headlines all over the world. The hopeful message directed to persons with HIV-AIDS is that the disease is...
Science360
Whiskered Robots
The image of a rat sniffing around for food with its little whiskers moving back and forth to help satisfy it's appetite is enough to make most people lose theirs! But those whiskers play a valuable role in helping rats determine what is...
Curated Video
Understanding Gestalt Organization
Gestalt is a German word that means "form" or "shape". Learn how grouping images of a similar form or shape can alter how we perceive them.
Curated Video
Exploring French Optical Illusions
This video explores the fascinating world of French optical illusions, also known as Tromp L'oleil. From Renaissance paintings to stage theater set designs and even cartoons, these illusions create the appearance of three-dimensional...
Curated Video
Perspectives: Optical Illusions and Forced Perspective
In this video, we explore different perspectives and optical illusions that challenge our visual perception. From the clever architectural techniques used in the Parthenon to the mind-bending effects of forced perspective and...
The Business Professor
Individual Perceptions in a Negotiation
This Video Explains Individual Perceptions in a Negotiation
Curated Video
Tactile Illusions: Tricks and Insights into Perception
This video explores tactile illusions, specifically focusing on the Aristotle illusion. It explains how our sense of touch can be fooled, leading us to perceive multiple objects instead of one. The video also demonstrates other examples...
Curated Video
How Colors Influence Our Emotions and Actions
This video explores the power and influence of color on our emotions and perceptions. It discusses how different colors can evoke specific feelings and reactions, as well as their cultural and symbolic meanings.
Curated Video
The Science Behind Chromatic Adaptation
This video discusses the phenomenon of chromatic adaptation, which is the ability of human vision to adjust to different lighting settings and perceive colors differently. It explores the famous example of the dress that appeared...
Professor Dave Explains
Imperfect Perception: Illusions, Gestalt Principles of Grouping, and Language Relativism
We learned about sensation and perception in the biopsychology series. But there is a lot more to talk about in the context of psychology, in terms of imperfect perception. Do we always see things the way they really are? Can our minds...
Curated Video
Geometric Illusions: Mind-Blowing Tricks and Optical Deceptions
Geometric illusions cause us to perceive different geometric properties than what is actually presented to us. Let's explore why this happens and see some examples of geometric illusions. Illusions part 5/11
Curated Video
The Illusion of Truth Effect: Understanding Cognitive Biases
In this video, the illusion of truth effect is explored, which is a cognitive bias that causes people to believe information is true simply because they have been exposed to it multiple times. The video provides examples of common...
Science360
Robots in a Human World
From disaster recovery to caring for the elderly in the home, NSF-funded scientists and engineers are developing robots that can handle critical tasks in close proximity to humans, safely and with greater resilience than previous...
Curated Video
Depth Perception: Exploring Binocular and Monocular Cues
In this video, the concept of depth perception is explained, highlighting the different cues that our brains use to perceive the distance and three-dimensional nature of objects. The video discusses both binocular cues, which require...
Executive Finance
Effective Presentation Skills: How to Deliver Your Message with Enthusiasm and Confidence
This video provides tips on how to improve their presentation skills. It emphasizes the importance of enthusiasm, tone of voice, body language, and practice in delivering an effective message to the audience. The video also highlights...
The Business Professor
Psychological Factors Affect Consumer Decisions
Psychological Factors Affect Consumer Decisions