Intelligence and Memory

1) Different definitions of intelligence through the ages 2) Defining memory

Created byAdam Simpson

Last updated 1/2013

English

What you'll learn

In this course, you will learn about different theories of intelligence
In this course, you will learn about different definitions of memory
In this course, you will learn about the differences between short- and long-term memory
In this course, you will compare and contrast the capabilities of the human brain and a computer

Course content

6 sections • 13 lectures • 48m total length

Downloadable Note-taking sheet1:00
Download this document and use it to take notes about the video.

Vocabulary and note-taking activities7:00
Do these activities before you listen. Answer the questions after you listen, using your notes.
Short- and long-term memory14:15

We’re going to start off today’s lecture with a look at short and long term memory. Then, we’ll explore how memories are recalled and what happens when a memory cannot be retrieved. In the final part of this lecture, we’ll learn how aging can affect memory.

Requirements

Completion of UNIT 1 of BtB Level 3

Description

This course discusses the historical content of research into intelligence. It also looks into theories about human memory. This course has been designed to complement UNIT 1 of the level 3 Beyond the Boundaries course book and aims to help you understand the topics contained in this unit.

Who this course is for:

School of Languages Upper Int Students

Intelligence and Memory

What you'll learn

Course content

Note-taking sheet1 lecture • 1min

Video Lecture2 lectures • 12min

Focus on Multiple Intelligences4 lectures • 8min

Memory: part 12 lectures • 15min

Memory: part 22 lectures • 21min

The Brain vs. The Computer2 lectures • 13min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: