Meet Your Master: Getting to Know Your Brain - Crash Course Psychology

The video explores the history of phrenology, a pseudoscience linking skull shape to personality, and its dismissal. It discusses the nervous system, focusing on the central and peripheral systems. The case of Phineas Gage illustrates brain function localization. Myths about brain usage are debunked, emphasizing the brain's energy demands. The video details brain structures, including the limbic system and cerebral cortex, and their functions. It concludes with a summary and credits.

What does the text suggest about the common belief that we only use 10% of our brains?

What is the significance of the corpus callosum in brain function?

Discuss the concept of 'pop psychology' as it relates to brain function.

How does the text describe the impact of brain damage on behavior?