Learning About Learning
Glossary
This glossary explains terms used in Learning about Learning. It is not intended to be exhaustive in educational terms, nor does it include an explanation of every word used in the documents and movies. Instead, it seeks to clarify meanings in order to remove potential barriers to understanding and help the reader to appreciate the messages intended more fully.
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| Naturalistic intelligence | The ability to recognize and classify plants, minerals, and animals, including rocks and grass and all variety of flora and fauna. |
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| Neurologist | A physician who diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system. |
| Neurology | Neurology is the scientific study of the brain. |
| Neuroscience | Neuroscience is the study of the human nervous system, the brain, and the biological basis of consciousness, perception, memory, and learning. |
| Neurotransmission | The passage of signals from one nerve cell in the brain to another via chemical substances or electrical signals. |