Great Myths of the Brain (Great Myths of Psychology)

Great Myths of the Brain introduces readers to the field of neuroscience by examining popular myths about the human brain. <ul>
<li>Explores commonly-held myths of the brain through the lens of scientific research, backing up claims with studies and other evidence from the literature</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Delves into myths relating to specific brain disorders, including epilepsy, autism, dementia, and others</li> <li>Written engagingly and accessibly for students and lay readers alike, providing a unique introduction to the study of the brain</li> <li>Teaches readers how to spot neuro hype and neuro-nonsense claims in the media</li> </ul>

Science & Math

Jarrett, Christian

Behavioral Sciences

Wiley/Blackwell

30-Second Psychology

Metro_Books

Personology: Using the Science of Personality Change to your Advantage

Self-Help

Success

Robinson

From cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Christian Jarrett, a fascinating book exploring the science of personality and how we can change ourselves for the better. What if you could exploit the plasticity of personality to change yourself in specific ways? Would you choose to become less neurotic? More self-disciplined? Less shy? Until now, we've been told that we're stuck with the personality we were born with: The introvert will never break out of their shell, the narcissist will be forever trapped gazing into the mirror. In Be Who You Want, Dr. Christian Jarrett takes us on a thrilling journey, as he not only explores the ways that life changes us, but shows how we can deliberately shape our personalities to influence the course of our lives. Dr. Jarrett draws on the latest research to provide evidence-based ways to change each of the main five personality traits, including how to become more emotionally stable, extraverted, and open-minded. Dr. Jarrett features compelling stories of people who have achieved profound personality change such as a gang-leader turned youth role model, a drug addict turned ultra-runner, and a cripplingly shy teenager turned Hollywood mega-star. He also delves into the upsides of the so-called Dark Triad of personality traits--narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy--and how we might exploit their advantages without ourselves going over to the dark side. Filled with quizzes and interactive exercises to help us better understand the various aspects of our personalities, life stories, and passions, Be Who You Want will appeal to anyone who has ever felt constrained by how they've been characterized and wants to pursue lasting change.

Be Who You Want: Unlocking the Science of Personality Change

Motivational

Simon&Schuster

From cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Christian Jarrett, a fascinating book exploring the science of personality and how we can change ourselves for the better.\nWhat if you could exploit the plasticity of personality to change yourself in specific ways?\nWould you choose to become less neurotic? More self-disciplined? Less shy?\nUntil now, we’ve been told that we’re stuck with the personality we were born with: The introvert will never break out of their shell, the narcissist will be forever trapped gazing into the mirror.\nIn Be Who You Want, Dr. Christian Jarrett takes us on a thrilling journey, as he not only explores the ways that life changes us, but shows how we can deliberately shape our personalities to influence the course of our lives.\nDr. Jarrett draws on the latest research to provide evidence-based ways to change each of the main five personality traits, including how to become more emotionally stable, extraverted, and open-minded. Dr. Jarrett features compelling stories of people who have achieved profound personality change such as a gang-leader turned youth role model, a drug addict turned ultra-runner, and a cripplingly shy teenager turned Hollywood mega-star. He also delves into the upsides of the so-called Dark Triad of personality traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy—and how we might exploit their advantages without ourselves going over to the dark side.\nFilled with quizzes and interactive exercises to help us better understand the various aspects of our personalities, life stories, and passions, Be Who You Want will appeal to anyone who has ever felt constrained by how they've been characterized and wants to pursue lasting change.

The key ideas in Psychology explained, with colour illustrations, in half a minute. Pavlov's Dogs, Psychoanalysis, Milgram's Obedience Study, and Beck's Cognitive Therapy? Sure, you know what they all mean. That is, you've certainly heard of them. But do you know enough about these psychology theories to join a dinner party debate or dazzle the bar with your knowledge? 30-Second Psychology takes the top 50 strands of thinking in this fascinating field, and explains them to the general reader in half a minute, using nothing more than two pages, 300 words, and one picture. The inner workings of the human mind will suddenly seem a lot more fun, and along the way we meet many of the luminaries in the field, including William James, Aaron Beck, and (of course) Sigmund Freud. From Behaviorism to Cognitivism, what better way to get a handle on your inner demons?

30-Second Psychology: The 50 Most Thought-provoking Psychology Theories, Each Explained in Half a Minute

Icon Books Ltd.

This Book Has Issues: Adventures in Popular Psychology

New Burlington Books

The Rough Guide to Psychology looks at the question psychologists have been asking for over a hundred years: why are we the way we are? It starts with you, your mind and brain, broadening out to look at your friends and other relationships, then finally on to crowds, mobs and religion. It explores the latest research relevant to crime, schooling, sports, politics, shopping and health, and what happens when the mind goes wrong, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and more unusual conditions. The Rough Guide to Psychology includes fascinating information on real-life psychology, testing your memory, intelligence, personality and much more, with advice on everything from chat-up lines to developing your creativity. The Rough Guide to Psychology is your ultimate guide to this fascinating subject.

The Rough Guide to Psychology: An Introduction to Human Behaviour and the Mind (Rough Guides)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Rough Guides

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