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The Split Brain Experiments

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The Split Brain Experiments

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"In this game you perform the classic split brain experiment used by Nobel Laureate Roger Sperry when he discovered differences between the right and left hemispheres of the brain."

Prongo

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Prongo

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Prongo is a web site that offers free educational activities, puzzles, and games for young students. Players can choose among a variety of math, logic, and cognition games.

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Brain Age 2

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Brain Age 2

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Brain Age 2, for the Nintendo DS, includes fifteen activities designed to challenge and stimulate the mind. Players can test their memory skills, do math problems, and even play rock, paper, scissors. Based on the results of each playing session, players are told their “brain age.”

Cosmo's Learning Systems

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Cosmo's Learning Systems

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"Cosmo’s Learning Systems™ introduces an innovation in learning for children of developmental age 2-to-8 years with and without disabilities. This unique family of learning tools features Mission Control™ and Cosmo's Play and Learn™ software."

Trauma Center: New Blood

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Trauma Center: New Blood

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In this simulation game for the Nintendo Wii, players are surgeons who must successfully perform operations on patients before their vitals fall to zero. The game includes a variety of medical cases and conditions that players must treat to advance. While performing surgery, players have to properly utilize surgical tools and machines if they are to save the lives of their patients.

SparkTop.org

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SparkTop.org

SparkTop.org is a web site that offers free educational games, puzzles, activities, and exercises for children that learn differently or at a slower pace. Subject areas addressed include reading, math, and spelling.

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MindHabits

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MindHabits

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MindHabits is an interactive game filled with exercises, challenges, and activities designed to put the player in a more positive state of mind. With the help of the game, players can strive to reduce their stress and anxiety while increasing self-esteem and confidence. The game focuses on managing everyday hassles so that players can live a happier and healthier life. This game is for the PC and Macintosh.

SuperBetter

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SuperBetter

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"SuperBetter helps you achieve your health goals — or recover from an illness or injury — by increasing your personal resilience. Resilience means staying curious, optimistic and motivated even in the face of the toughest challenges.