Great Myths of the Brain (Great Myths of Psychology)

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Автор: Christian Jarrett

Название: Great Myths of the Brain (Great Myths of Psychology)

Издательство: Wiley-Blackwell

Год: 2014

Формат: epub/pdf

Размер: 11 Mb

Язык: Английский

Great Myths of the Brain introduces readers to the field of neuroscience by examining popular myths about the human brain.

- Explores commonly-held myths of the brain through the lens of scientific research, backing up claims with studies and other evidence from the literature

- Looks at enduring myths such as “Do we only use 10% of our brain?”, “Pregnant women lose their mind”, “Right-brained people are more creative” and many more.

- Delves into myths relating to specific brain disorders, including epilepsy, autism, dementia, and others

- Written engagingly and accessibly for students and lay readers alike, providing a unique introduction to the study of the brain

- Teaches readers how to spot neuro hype and neuro-nonsense claims in the media