Quiz Answers: How the brain really learns

Check your answers against the ones below.

1. The human brain learns best when information is presented to it is both emotional and rational.
2. For the human brain, paying attention is most often an unconscious choice.
3. Attention increases when the learning environment changes.
4. Attention decreases when the learning environment doesn’t change.
5. Shorter segments of instruction are better.
6. Humans remember more when they figure things out for themselves.
7. For optimal learning, the physical body needs to be active while the brain is engaged.

One question remains: How are you going to apply this information the next time you facilitate?