UX CoursesThe Brain and Technology: Brain Science in Interface DesignLesson 0.20.2: IntroductionEstimated time to complete: 2 hours 40 mins PlayShowvideo transcriptAnswer Questions to Get Your CertificateWhy is it important to answer these questions?You’ll significantly improve your ability to remember what you’ve just learntYou get closer to your Course CertificateGet a distinction on your certificate when you score 90% and higherResearch shows that when you answer questions, you’ll greatly improve your ability to transfer knowledge into new contexts, such as your current or future workplace.Read moreQuestion 1What is HCI?3 points towards your certificateThe design of interfaces that people love and enjoy using.The study of how people interact with computer technology. (Correct answer)A way to get people to use software.Correct!+3 points towards your certificateQuestion 2Is the brain a computer?3 points towards your certificateYes, in the sense that it processes sensory input information.No, because our computers work in an entirely different way.All of the above (Correct answer)Your answer was incorrect!“Your best teacher is your last mistake.”—Ralph NaderQuestion 3What is a human savant? Give specific examples of the sort of tasks named savants can do (NOT Kim Peek). What sort of tasks do these savants find difficult, again with examples? List three ways in which current computers are like electronic savants.10 points towards your certificateSubmit your answerQuestion 4How many neurons are there in the average human brain?3 points towards your certificateA million.A billion.A hundred billion. (Correct answer)Correct!+3 points towards your certificateQuestion 5Human savants can perform amazing feats of calculation because they are:3 points towards your certificateSpecially trained.Smarter than the average person.Neurologically disabled. (Correct answer)Correct!+3 points towards your certificateQuestion 6Three good reasons to design web sites with human nature in mind are that it makes them:3 points towards your certificateEasier to change, easier to accept and easier to learn.Easier to accept, easier to learn and easier to enjoy.Easier to use, easier to learn and easier to accept.