Assignment 1: Myths and Media Part 1) Read through the list of True/False survey questions O How many of the 'FALSE' items did you think were true? Which ones? How many of the 'TRUE' items did you think were false? Which ones? Have any of these neuromyths been covered in your university classes? Which ones? Were the myths perpetuated or debunked? What effect does neuroscience education have on belief in neuromyths? Part 2) Pick an example of media that uses neuroscience (correctly or incorrectly). Examples the movies Limitless, Lucy, A Beautiful Mind, Etc (does not have to be about neuroscience but just needs a reference). Does the movie accurately describe the attributes of neuroscience or does it perpetuate a myth. Find at least one outside source that either confirms or denies the above conclusion. Formatting and guidelines: The assignment should be about 1.5-2 pages double-spaced 12 point font. You can separate each question into a bullet point or labeled paragraph if wanted. Just make sure you answer each question. Citations are needed for both the media and outside resources in APA format. Assignment will be graded on Organization, Grammer and spelling (to a lesser degree), proper usage of citations, responsiveness to topic, communication of ideas. 1 We use our brains 24 h a day. True. 2 It is best for children to learn their native language before a second language is learned. False. 2 Dove bave bigger brains then 1 We use our brains 24 h a day. True. 2 It is best for children to learn their native language before a second language is learned. False. 3 Boys have bigger brains than girls, on average. True. 4 If students do not drink sufficient amounts of water, their brains shrink. False. 5 When a brain region is damaged, other parts of the brain can take up its function. True. 6 We only use 10% of our brain. False. 7 The left and right hemispheres of the brain work together True. 8 Some of us are "left-brained" and some are "right-brained" and this helps explains differences in how we learn False. 9 The brains of boys and girls develop at different rates True. 10 Brain development has finished by the time children reach puberty False. 11 There are specific periods in childhood after which certain things can no longer be learned. False. 12 Information is stored in the brain in networks of cells distributed throughout the brain. True. 13 Learning is due to the addition of new cells to the brain. False. 14 Individuals learn better when they receive information in their preferred learning style (e.g., auditory, visual kinesthetic). False. 14 Individuals learn better when they receive information in their preferred learning style (e.g., auditory, visual, kinesthetic). False. 15 Learning occurs through changes to the connections between brain cells. True. 16 Academic achievement can be negatively impacted by skipping breakfast. True. 17 A common sign of dyslexia is seeing letters backwards. False. 18 Normal development of the human brain involves the birth and death of brain cells. True. 19 Mental capacity is genetic and cannot be changed by the environment or experience. False. 20 Vigorous exercise can improve mental function. True. 21 Children must be exposed to an enriched environment from birth to three years or they will lose learning capacities permanently. False. 22 Children are less attentive after consuming sugary drinks and/or snacks. False. 23 Circadian rhythms ("body-clock") shift during adolescence causing students to be tired during the first lessons of the school day. True. 24 Exercises that rehearse coordination of motor-perception skills can improve literacy skills. False. 25 Extended rehearsal of some mental processes can change the structure and function of some parts of the brain. True. 26 Children have learning styles that are dominated by particular senses (i.e., seeing, hearing, touch). False. 27 Learning problems associated with developmental differences in brain function cannot be improved by education. False. 28 Production of new connections in the brain can continue into old age True. 29 Short bouts of motor coordination exercises can improve integration of left and right hemisphere brain function. False. 30 There are specific periods in childhood when it's easier to learn certain things. True. 31 When we sleep, the brain shuts down. False. 32 Listening to classical music increases children's reasoning ability. False.