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Direct linkEimear Boyle; Fiona Lyddy – Mind, Brain, and Education, 2024
Neuromyths are pervasive misconceptions about the brain and its functioning. They are widely held by the general population, as well as by teachers and by preservice teachers. Need for cognition (NfC) may offer a protective effect against misconceptions. The current study examined endorsement of neuromyths in a sample of aspiring teachers and…
Descriptors: Brain, Occupational Aspiration, Teachers, Preservice Teachers
