“reasoning is a uniquely human talent. It may have arisen from our need to understand one another’s intentions and motivations. This allowed… — John Medina Intelligence Copy Share Image
I think the most incredible fact about the brain is that it is the only piece of biological real estate that can… — John Medina Amazement Copy Share Image
I have great confidence in human curiosity - even though I don't know what curiosity is from a biological point of view.… — John Medina Characteristics Copy Share Image
“People view their own behaviors as originating from amendable, situational constraints,but they view other people's behavior as originating from inherent, immutable personality… — John Medina Behavior Copy Share Image
Women tend to recall the details of an emotionally competent stimulus, using more of their left hemisphere to do the processing. Men… — John Medina Aspect Copy Share Image
“If my husband tells me one more time that he needs to rest because he “worked all day,” I will throw all… — John Medina English speaking Copy Share Image
The ability to double our biomass - not by waiting several million years and growing to be the size of an elephant… — John Medina Ability Copy Share Image
“ A former fighter pilot, teaching at an aeronautics university, discovered how this works in the classroom. One of his students had been… — John Medina Fighter pilot Copy Share Image
“Couples who regularly practice empathy see stunning results. It is the independent variable that predicts a successful marriage, according to behaviorist John… — John Medina Empathy Copy Share Image
The brain cannot multitask. Multitasking, when it comes to paying attention, is a myth. The brain naturally focuses on concepts sequentially, one… — John Medina Accomplish Copy Share Image
“Many families actively discourage the expression of tough emotions like fear and anger. Happiness and tranquility, meanwhile, make it to the top… — John Medina Child Copy Share Image
One of the greatest predictors of academic success that exist is the emotional stability of the home. So if parents are interested… — John Medina Academic Copy Share Image
The brain processes meaning before detail. Providing the gist, the core concept, first was like giving a thirsty person a tall glass… — John Medina Brain Copy Share Image
