Apr | 2012
25th
Wednesday
NYT’s Magazine article asks “Can we make ourselves smarter?”
This week’s New York Times Magazine featured an article discussing this question” “Can we make ourselves smarter?” A thoroughly researched and empirically supported method known as Cogmed is discussed in this article. Go to this link for the full-length version: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/22/magazine/can-you-make-yourself-smarter.html
Cogmed is a method Dr. Brunner judiciously uses for those struggling with focusing or concentration problems. if you wish to review the research behind this method, go to this link: http://www.cogmed.com/research
If you want Dr. Brunner to write a blog on a topic you are struggling with, email him using his website contact form.
Meet the Behavioral Science Expert:Dr. Thomas Brunner is a Tucson, Arizona based behavioral scientist who serves in diverse roles including counselor, therapist, and organizational consultant. He is a thought leader and innovator in his field and was awarded the Early Career Psychologist Award by the Arizona Psychological Foundation. He is the senior author of a behavioral science tool now adapted into 7 languages around the world. He is the senior author of numerous book chapters/scientific journal articles, and is a speaker at local and national conferences. As a PhD Board Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Brunner has served as an expert witness in the legal arena and has been consulted by local and nationwide organizations such as the Discovery Channel. Dr. Brunner’s “Good to Great” blog has gone viral and is spreading like wildfire! Dr. Brunner is the founder of a non-profit organization which is designed to help youth develop leadership character (Learn More). If you want to read his bio, click here, see his resume, click here or to review his recent blogs, click here
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