Sergio Della Sala

Dr Sergio Della Sala is Professor of Human Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on the relationship between the brain and behaviour, with particular reference to memory and amnesia. He has held appointments at various university institutions throughout the world. Sergio has published many influential papers and has written several books related to the brain.

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Intelligence: Sergio Della Sala

Learn about the different schools of thought on individual intelligence. Sergio Della Sala contrasts multiple intelligence theory with the 'G' theory of general intelligence.

Mind myths - Sergio Della Sala

Listen to Sergio Della Sala explain what happens in the brain when learning takes place, and hear his analysis of what we mean by memory and knowledge.

Neuroscience: Sergio Della Sala

Follow Sergio Della Sala's explanation of the nature of neuroscience and the possible insights that it can provide for education and learning.

Understanding: Sergio Della Sala

Learn more about the nature of understanding from Sergio Della Sala as he provides an explanation of how it connects with knowledge and learning.