Right hemisphere removal | The Brain with David Eagleman

Professor Casey explains her research into delayed gratification and the impact this has on behaviour.

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  • Clip length: 2'01''
  • Broadcast year: 2016
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  • Psychology | Biological Psychology | Brain plasticity, Taxi drivers and learning The Knowledge
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: The Brain with David Eagleman
  • Episode: Who Will We Be?

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