Sex, Lies, and Brain Scans : How fMRI reveals what really goes on in our minds /

The potential of fMRI is extraordinary. It allows us to observe brain activity in real time, build an understanding of thoughts and motivations, and discern unconscious biases. In a limited but real way we can now 'read minds'. Barbara Sahakian and Julia Gottwald explain the science, and c...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Sahakian, B. J. (Autor), Gottwald, Julia (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2017.
Temas:
Neuropsychology > Popular works.
Cognitive neuroscience > Popular works.
Brain > Psychophysiology > Popular works.
Neurosciences cognitives > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Cerveau > Psychophysiologie > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
MEDICAL > Physiology.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Human Anatomy & Physiology.
Brain > Psychophysiology
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuropsychology
Popular works
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:The potential of fMRI is extraordinary. It allows us to observe brain activity in real time, build an understanding of thoughts and motivations, and discern unconscious biases. In a limited but real way we can now 'read minds'. Barbara Sahakian and Julia Gottwald explain the science, and consider the ethical implications of using these techniques.
Notas:Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 146 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-141) and index.
ISBN:9780191067174
0191067172
9780191067181
0191067180

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