2014-05-19

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We used to think that the human brain was a lot like a computer; using logic to figure out complicated problems. It turns out, it's a lot more complex and, well, weird than that. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank discusses thinking & communication, solving problems, creating problems, and a few ideas about what our brains are doing up there.

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Chapters:

Introduction: Cognition 00:00

Concepts & Prototypes 1:39

Prejudice 3:00

Solving Problems: Algorithms & Heuristics 3:29

Neurology of Problem Solving 4:44

Confirmation Bias & Belief Perseverance 5:46

Mental Sets & the Availability Heuristic 6:39

Framing 9:01

Review & Credits 9:46

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