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The brain., produced by Darlow Smithson Productions for History ; producer & director, Richard Vagg, Widescreen

Label
The brain., produced by Darlow Smithson Productions for History ; producer & director, Richard Vagg, Widescreen
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The brain.
Oclc number
301592394
Responsibility statement
produced by Darlow Smithson Productions for History ; producer & director, Richard Vagg
Runtime
90
Summary
"Using simple analogies, real-life case studies, and state-of-the art CGI, this special shows how the brain works, explains the frequent battle between instinct and reason, and unravels the mysteries of memory and decision-making. It takes us inside the mind of a soldier under fire to see how decisions are made in extreme situations, examines how an autistic person like rain Man develops remarkable skills, and takes on the age-old question of what makes on person good and another evil"--Container
Table Of Contents
Fear and panic -- Nerves and stress -- Sex on the brain -- Risk response -- Moral decision -- The evil mind -- Memory capacity -- Amnesia -- Sports psychology -- Extrasensory perception -- The next leap
Technique
live action
resource.version
Widescreen
Classification
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