SciShow Psych: How We Manipulate Our Brains With Electricity

Obviously, you can’t just plant a chip in someone’s head and start manipulating their thoughts and behavior, but doctors and scientists CAN use electricity to activate or inhibit certain parts of the brain.

And they can use this power to help treat serious medical conditions or mental disorders!


Science Topics
Electricity, Neuroscience, Psychology
High School, College
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, College, Adults

What are you looking for?

Organization

SciShow Psych

Website URL

Type of Resource

Video

Assigned Categories