<p>According to <a href="https://pc.cogs.indiana.edu/2016/02/learning-as-coordination/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this fascinating chapter</a>, learning, memorization, and understanding are all related.</p>
<p>You might want to check it out. It basically   assumes learning to be a process that involves coordination of the various cognitive sub-processes.</p>

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Joebevo
<p>I'm trying to understand how our brains - neurons or other chemical processes work in regards to learning/ memorizing and understanding.</p>

<p>I found a lot of "theoretical" discussions on the topic- e.g. learning is memorizing, and understanding is knowing how to apply something. But none of them talked about the actual process in the brain.</p>

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2020-05-31T07:31:21.177Z
Do you mean the cognitive aspect of the process, or the neuro aspect?
Ooker
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2020-05-31T16:51:00.747Z
Not entirely sure what you are asking. I meant the physical aspect of it- neurons/ chemicals/ etc.
Max K
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it's because there are two different (but related!) fields that both attempt to answer your question: cognitive psychology and neuroscience. I want to be clear which framework you would like to use
Ooker
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Ahh I see. Honestly I'm not too familiar with either, so I wouldn't be able to tell you. If you know any of them (or both) that will be great and we can go from there.
Max K
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2020-06-01T06:42:55.093Z
The best way to for you is to learn both subjects. If you have time take a look at some textbooks. Those are interesting
Ooker
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What is the neuroscientific difference between learning/memorizing and understanding in the brain?
Max K
# What is the neuroscientific difference between learning/memorizing and understanding in the brain?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-05-31)

I'm trying to understand how our brains - neurons or other chemical processes work in regards to learning/ memorizing and understanding.

I found a lot of "theoretical" discussions on the topic- e.g. learning is memorizing, and understanding is knowing how to apply something. But none of them talked about the actual process in the brain.

**Tags:** neuroscience, learning, memory, brain

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Do you mean the cognitive aspect of the process, or the neuro aspect?  
> **username_0**: Not entirely sure what you are asking. I meant the physical aspect of it- neurons/ chemicals/ etc.  
> **username_1**: it's because there are two different (but related!) fields that both attempt to answer your question: cognitive psychology and neuroscience. I want to be clear which framework you would like to use  
> **username_0**: Ahh I see. Honestly I'm not too familiar with either, so I wouldn't be able to tell you. If you know any of them (or both) that will be great and we can go from there.  
> **username_1**: The best way to for you is to learn both subjects. If you have time take a look at some textbooks. Those are interesting  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2021-12-07. Score: 1

According to [this fascinating chapter](https://pc.cogs.indiana.edu/2016/02/learning-as-coordination/), learning, memorization, and understanding are all related.

You might want to check it out. It basically assumes learning to be a process that involves coordination of the various cognitive sub-processes.


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