bRAin: Augmented Reality Brain Model for Teaching Memory Disorders to Psychology Students

Abstract

This paper introduces the development and implementation of an interactive model called bRAin, which utilizes augmented reality to teach Psychology students about memory disorders. With the bRAin application, students can explore brain structures related to memory and gain a deeper understanding of anterograde amnesia, drawing insights from the case of patient H.M. The study followed a preexperimental design with a pretest-posttest approach, involving 61 Psychology students from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. The results showed a significant increase (.000) in the students' knowledge levels regarding memory disorders after using the bRAin application. This was supported by both descriptive statistical analyses and the Student's t-test. Augmented reality has proven to be an effective tool for enhancing the comprehension of complex neuroscience concepts. By combining neuroscientific theory with digital technology, bRAin offers an immersive and meaningful educational experience. Moreover, the study highlights the importance of adapting educational approaches to the digital era and harnessing the potential of digital technologies in the teaching-learning process. The successful integration of augmented reality in Psychology education represents a significant advancement in imparting complex neuroscience concepts. This indicates that digital technologies, particularly augmented reality, hold promising prospects for transforming education.