DT | Brain Wiser Series - "Why You Forgot What You Went Downstairs For", 11:45 AM
Brain Wiser Series, "Why You Forgot What You Went Downstairs For"
by Carolyn J. Cottrell, Ph.D.
by Carolyn J. Cottrell, Ph.D.
If you walked downstairs and can’t for the life of you recall why, you probably don’t have dementia or Alzheimer’s – it’s something most of us do. Memory comes in five different varieties. Some memories are embedded in our brains as ‘muscle memory,’ which is why we remember how to tie our shoes or ride a bicycle. Other memories relate to episodes of our lives. Some originate with school and learning. As you might guess, we have certain memories that are stronger than others. So why is it you can remember all the words to an advertiser’s jingle from decades ago, but you can’t remember the name of the person next to you, introduced just seconds ago?
Researchers are discovering fascinating features of the brain’s ability to learn and remember, including “mirror neurons”, what enhances the strength of memories, the link between exercise and memory, the importance of sleep, and the Power of Seven. When is forgetting just a lapse as opposed to an indicator of a serious problem? We will cover the memory pathways in your brain and how they work, and we’ll discuss what we can do to improve our ability to remember (or at least have an explanation for why we can’t).
About the Presenter
Dr. Carolyn J. Cottrell is a lifelong educator. She has taught students from ages 8 to 68, in both public and private schools. With a bachelor’s degree in Political Science (Washington University, St. Louis) she began her career as a secondary social studies teacher, earning her MAT from Webster University and K-8 certification as well. After teaching mostly middle school social studies and English for 15 years, she shifted to University Academic Advising at Webster University and was an adjunct professor for both undergraduate and graduate classes there. She earned her Ph.D. in Education at St. Louis University, where she focused on adult learners and adjunct professors in higher education
Until recently, Dr. Cottrell was the Regional Director for Webster University’s Kansas City campus, one of many W. U. campuses worldwide. Since 1999, she has studied extensively regarding ways brain research can be applied to various activities: self-care, stress management, the workplace, home, schools and communities. Dr. Cottrell has written and presented nationally and internationally on brain-related topics. Now retired after 35 years at Webster, she continues her teaching and consulting through Brain-Wiser. She lives in south Kansas City with her husband, Dr. Larry Pickett; between them, they have five children, four grandchildren and two grand-dogs.
Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 9, 2016
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM CST
11:45 AM- 1:00 PM
Location
Central Exchange
1020 Central Street
KC MO 64105
Fees/Admission
$35 for non-members
$0 for members
Contact Information
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