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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Psychology textbooks traditionally suggest that the human brain contains approximately one billion neurons. While the number is widely reported, one researcher recently discovered that no one really knows where this estimate originated and conducted some new research to discover exactly how many neurons reside in the human brain. How Many Neurons Are in the Brain? Conventional estimates suggest that there are around one billion neurons in the brain. How accurate is this number? Recent research suggests that the actual number might be a bit different... Learn more Search Related Topics:  neurons  the brain  How Big Is the Brain? Compared to the size of our bodies, human beings have much larger brains then other mammals... Learn more Search Related Topics:  brain  neurons  memory Do We Really Only Use 10% of Our Brain? The notion that we only use 10 percent of our brain is often repeated among friends, family members, and popular television programs. It's also a myth. The brain is always active, demanding approximately 20 percent of the body's energy even though it only represents about three percent of our total body weight... Learn more Search Related Topics:  brain  neuroscience  psychology myths A Brief Tour of the Brain The human brain is not only one of the most important organs in the human body; it is also the most complex. In this quick tour, you will learn about the basic structures that make up the brain as well as how the brain works... Learn more Search Related Topics:  the brain  biopsychology  Related Searches Study Psychology Psychology Studies Psychology Programs Study of the Brain A2 Level Psychology Featured Articles 10 Interesting Facts About Social Psychology The Fully Functioning Person Reasons Why We Forget The Nature Versus Nurture Debate How Colors Impact Your Moods The Psychology of Dream Interpretation   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? Color Psychology Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Examples of APA Format What's Your Leadership Style?   Follow me on: Advertisement