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Everyday Brain: Spatial Reasoning

How well do you remember your childhood home? Neurobiology professor Christine Ann Denny sheds light on the brain’s “inner GPS"

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Remembering landmarks as we move around the world and using them to navigate utilizes our working memory and spatial reasoning. Watch "Everyday Brain: Spatial Reasoning" to learn how this comes into play in our everyday lives.


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