Great myths of the brain /
This book introduces readers to the field of neuroscience by examining popular myths about the human brain. The book explores commonly-held myths of the brain through the lens of scientific research, backing up claims with studies and other evidence. "Do we only use 10% of our brain?", &qu...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
Publicado: |
Chichester, West Sussex :
Wiley Blackwell,
2015.
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Colección: | Great myths of psychology.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | This book introduces readers to the field of neuroscience by examining popular myths about the human brain. The book explores commonly-held myths of the brain through the lens of scientific research, backing up claims with studies and other evidence. "Do we only use 10% of our brain?", "pregnant women lose their mind", "right-brained people are more creative," and other questions and claims are addressed. The book also delves into myths relating to specific brain disorders, including epilepsy, autism, and dementia |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9781118312704 1118312708 9781118312681 1118312686 1322226830 9781322226835 9781118312711 1118312716 |