Neuromyths

Multitasking

Overwhelming the brain with too much information can lead to diminished cognitive performance and increased errors

Cramming

Trying to learn something so quickly can lead to a lessened understanding of the material and can be overwhelming to the brain

Myth of Normal

Understanding that there is not a normal way of learning, that learning is varied based on the person and circumstances in which the learning is occurring. Everyones brain is different and there are many factors that go into cognitive processes.

A Leopard Cannot Change It’s Spots/Cognitive Rigidity

The brain is not a fixed thing, it can change and adapt over time due to many different factors such as age, location and what a person is going through at the moment. The brain is extremely flexible and can be molded over time.

Tabula Rasa

The brain is not a blank slate or empty at birth, infants are born with some innate abilities that allow them to function and absorb new information.

The Brain as a Computer

The brain is much more complex than a technological computer system and has the ability to mold, shape and function in more detailed ways. Using this myth diminishes the capabilities of the brain.