Does watching videos instead of reading decrease the brain function? Or Does the brain become lazy watching videos?

Question

Does watching videos instead of reading decrease the brain function? Or Does the brain become lazy watching videos?

In: Biology

Answer 1

It depends on the writer’s writing style and/or on the video maker’s presentation style, along with the audience’s learning style.

Many people learn better when information is presented visually.

Many people learn better when information is presented verbally/textually.

Many people learn better when information is presented in combinations of styles.

([Learning styles infographic](https://elearninginfographics.com/wp-content/uploads/7-DIFFERENT-TYPES-OF-LEARNING-STYLES.png))