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Great Myths of the Brain
Christian Jarrett
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Description for Great Myths of the Brain
Hardback. Great Myths of the Human Brain utilizes cutting edge research in its comprehensive examination of dozens of myths surrounding the function of the human brain. Issues relating to brain myths are backed by the latest research and presented in an entertaining and accessible manner by an award-winning author. . Series: Great Myths of Psychology. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JMM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 618.
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 ... Read more
- Teaches readers how to spot neuro hype and neuro-nonsense claims in the media
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Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Series
Great Myths of Psychology
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781118624500
SKU
V9781118624500
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Ref
99-15
About Christian Jarrett
Christian Jarrett has a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Manchester. He is editor of the British Psychological Society’s Research Digest; author of the Brain Watch blog for WIRED; a blogger for Psychology Today; and columnist for 99U, the New York-based creativity think tank. Dr. Jarrett is also the author of The Rough Guide to Psychology (2011) and ... Read more
Reviews for Great Myths of the Brain
"THESE days you can't go to a children's birthday party without one of the adults making a knowing comment about the excited scamps being "high on sugar". In fact, there's no evidence that sugar makes children hyperactive. But the remark illustrates the way false beliefs about how our brains work permeate most aspects of life – as does the burgeoning ... Read more