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Neuroscience

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Neuroscience

Neuroscience bridges biology, psychology, and medicine to reveal how our brains shape who we are and how we interact with the world. This learning plan is ideal for healthcare professionals, psychology students, and anyone fascinated by the biological basis of human behavior, offering insights into both normal brain function and the mechanisms of neurological disorders.

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2 h 39 m
12 coursesUpdated 9 hours ago
How Your Brain WorksThe BrainBrain Basics: Your Neural Universe Explained12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Neuroscience with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Neuroscience.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the fundamental structures and functions of the brain and nervous system
  • Analyze how neural circuits and neurotransmitters drive behavior and cognition
  • Identify the neurobiological basis of major neurological and psychiatric disorders
  • Apply neuroscience principles to understand clinical applications and treatments
  • Explore cutting-edge concepts in neuroplasticity, consciousness, and computational neuroscience

Establish a solid understanding of brain structure, function, and basic neural mechanisms that form the foundation of neuroscience knowledge.

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How Your Brain Works

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The Brain

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Brain Basics: Your Neural Universe Explained

Discover how your brain's 100 billion neurons communicate through electrical signals and chemical messengers, forming the biological foundation of your thoughts and feelings—all explained in accessible, 9th-grade-friendly science.

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Deepen your understanding of how the brain operates through neural circuits, neurotransmitters, and the biological basis of behavior and cognition.

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The Chemical Dance: How Hormones and Status Shape Our Decisions

How brain chemicals secretly drive your everyday decisions.

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Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are

A neuroscientist explains how brain wiring shapes personality, intelligence, and behavior.

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Decoding Your Brain's Neural Network

Explore the fascinating world of neurons, their electrochemical communication, and how these cellular connections create the most complex network in existence—your brain.

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Explore how neural dysfunction manifests as neurological and psychiatric disorders, and discover the clinical applications of neuroscience research.

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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

Fascinating case studies of neurological disorders, exploring the complexities of the human brain through captivating patient stories.

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The Addiction Paradox: Why Willpower Alone Fails Against Brain Hijacking

Addiction: brain science beyond morality, trauma, and disconnection.

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Addiction: When Your Brain Gets Hijacked

Explore addiction as a brain disorder rather than a character flaw, examining how substances and behaviors alter brain chemistry and why some people are more vulnerable than others.

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Venture into cutting-edge neuroscience exploring the brain's remarkable adaptability, the nature of consciousness, and frontiers of computational neuroscience.

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Livewired

Explore the brain's incredible plasticity and adaptability through cutting-edge neuroscience, metaphors, and fascinating real-world examples.

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The Brain that Changes Itself

Groundbreaking exploration of neuroplasticity, revealing the brain's remarkable ability to rewire itself and overcome limitations through science and willpower.

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Your Brain: The Three-Pound Universe Inside Your Skull

Discover mind-blowing neuroscience insights about brain plasticity, consciousness, and how your neural networks constantly reshape reality. Learn practical ways to rewire your brain for better living.

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