Your Brain on Star Wars | Greg Crosby | TEDxMarylhurstU

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2016 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Greg Crosby's presentation explores Star Wars through the perspective of interpersonal neurobiology, examining how the Star Wars movie affects our brain activity, neurotransmitters, emotions, memories and behaviors.

Greg Crosby, MA, LPC, CGP, FAGPA has taught at Marylhurst University since 1981 and Portland State University since 1999. He also has a private practice in life transitions, learning problems and adult ADD/ADHD and clinical supervision.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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