Brain Science Terminology

noun In this context, 'hypnopedia' specifically refers to the concept of sleep learning or subconscious learning.

• Hypnopedia is the study of sleep learning or the process of learning while asleep.
• I heard hypnopedia can help you learn a new language while you sleep.
• Some people swear by hypnopedia for quick learning without much effort.
• In a way, advertising can be seen as a form of hypnopedia, influencing our thoughts and behaviors subconsciously.

noun a false or misleading belief about the brain and its functions, often based on misinterpretation of neuroscience research

• Many educators believe that the idea of learning styles is a neuromyth that has been debunked by research.
• Some people think that the concept of multitasking is a neuromyth, meaning it's not really true.
• Don't fall for the neuromyth that you can only use 10% of your brain - it's completely false.
• The belief that left-brained people are more logical and right-brained people are more creative is a neuromyth that oversimplifies the complexity of the brain.