Cognition and cognitive psychology Books

Book SynopsisBoth a serious academic text and an intriguing story, this seventh edition reflects a significant update in research, theory, and applications in all areas. It presents a comprehensive view of the historical development of learning theories from behaviorist through to cognitive models. The chapters also cover memory, motivation, social learning, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The author''s highly entertaining style clarifies concepts, emphasizes practical applications, and presents a thought-provoking, narrator-based commentary. The stage is given to Mrs Gribbin and her swashbuckling cat, who both lighten things up and supply much-needed detail. These two help to explore the importance of technology for simulating human cognitive processes and engage with current models of memory. They investigate developments in, and applications of, brain-based research and plunge into models in motivation theory, to name but a few of the adventures they embark upon in this textbook.Trade Review'I have used Theories of Human Learning since the 'Old Man' edition and have found it to be the most informative, as well as entertaining, book on the topics of behavioral theory, learning, memory, and cognition. It is well-written and very much appreciated by students.' James McGowan, Executive Director of Off-Campus Administration, Adelphi University, New York'This well-organized textbook helps readers find the information they need. Each chapter begins with a detailed outline, followed by a Mrs. Gribbin story and chapter objectives narrated by her. The book then delves into the subject matter and includes each major theorist's biography. Theories of Human Learning also features several thoughtful graphics that illustrate key concepts.' Jamye SaganTable of ContentsList of Illustrations; Preface; Part I. Science and Theory: 1. Human learning; Part II. Mostly Behavioristic Theories: 2. Early behaviorism: Pavlov, Watson, and Guthrie; 3. The effects of behavior: Thorndike and Hull; 4. Operant conditioning: Skinner's radical behaviorism; 5. Evolutionary psychology: learning, biology, and the brain; Part III. The Beginnings of Modern Cognitivism: 6. Transition to modern cognitivism: Hebb, Tolman, and the Gestaltists; Part IV. Mostly Cognitive Theories: 7. Three cognitive theories: Bruner, Piaget, and Vygotsky; 8. Learning and memory; 9. Motivation and emotions; 10. Social learning: Bandura's social cognitive theory; 11. Machine learning and artificial intelligence: the future?; Part V. Summary: 12. Summary, synthesis, and integration; Epilogue; Glossary; References; Name index; Subject index.

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Book SynopsisHow does experience change the way we perceive the world? This Element explores the interaction between perception and experience by studying perceptual experts, people who specialize in recognizing objects such as birds, automobiles, dogs. It proposes perceptual expertise promotes a downward shift in object recognition where experts recognize objects in their domain of expertise at a more specific level than novices. To support this claim, it examines the recognition abilities and brain mechanisms of real-world experts. It discusses the acquisition of expertise by tracing the cognitive and neural changes that occur as a novice becomes an expert through training and experience. Next, it looks under the hood of expertise and examines the perceptual features that experts bring to bear to facilitate their fast, accurate, and specific recognition. The final section considers the future of human expertise as deep learning models and artificial intelligence compete with human experts in mediTable of Contents1. Introduction: How Experience Changes the Way We See the World; 2. The Basic Level Category as the Entry-Point of Visual Recognition; 3. The Downward Shift Hypothesis; 4. Everyday, Developmental, and Neurodivergent Expertise; 5. Perceptual Expertise in the Laboratory; 6. Cognitive Mechanisms: Attention, Encoding and Short-term Memory; 7. Face Recognition and the Holistic Hypothesis; 8. Global and Local Processing; 9. Diagnostic Features: Color and Spatial Frequency; 10. Neural Substrates: EEGs and the N170 Component; 11. Convolutional Neural Networks: the new 'Artificial' Expert.

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Book SynopsisExplores the neurophysiology of decision-making and the mechanisms behind procrastination, discussing the applications of the LATER model. This is essential reading for psychologists, cognitive neuroscientists, neurophysiologists interested in decision-making in addition to being highly valued by clinicians and medical students.Trade Review'Why are reaction times so long and so variable? Synthesizing a lifetimes' work, 'LATER' both quantitatively and philosophically describes why our brains deliberately exploit procrastination and randomness. Carpenter's dual role as neuroscientist and teacher is on full display here, with potentially tricky principles and concepts explained with exceptional clarity. An essential reference for anyone with an interest in response times and decision-making.' Andrew Anderson, The University of MelbourneTable of Contents1. The slowness of reaction time; 2. LATER as a model of latency; 3. LATER as a model of decision; 4. Complex decisions: multiple LATER units; 5. LATER and the brain; 6. Larger implications; Appendix 1: Mathematical; Appendix 2: Clinical; Appendix 3: Practical.

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Book SynopsisThe world is simultaneously facing many crises that humanity is failing to solve. Yet, at the same time, humans are smarter (with IQs on average thirty points higher than a century ago) and more knowledgeable (with the world''s knowledge base at our fingertips), and scientific advances are accelerating. However, intelligence and knowledge are not enough: wisdom harnesses these strengths to serve the common good. Education is focused on acquiring knowledge, but schools would do better also to teach and test for the development of wisdom. To a lot of people, wisdom is an abstraction, but there is a growing body of scientific research into what wisdom is and how it works. This introduction sets out why wisdom is so important. Drawing on insights from psychology, philosophy, science, and common sense, this book provides a complete account of wisdom and how we can develop it throughout our lives.Trade Review'Two world leaders in the science of wisdom have teamed up to write the first broad survey of the field, considering what wisdom means in this growing field, why it matters, how it can be measured, how it develops, and how it can be cultivated in ourselves and in society. Written in an easy and engaging style, this book has something to offer everyone, from those newly interested in wisdom to seasoned researchers exploring this topic for themselves.' Michel Ferrari, Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology and Education, University of Toronto, Canada'Robert J. Sternberg and Judith Glück are pioneers in wisdom research. Their new book is full of deep insights needed in the polarized and uncertain world of today. Instead of viewing wisdom as an unattainable ideal bestowed on selected few, these authors show that most of us can cultivate wise thinking in our daily lives.' Igor Grossmann, Director of the Wisdom and Culture Laboratory and Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Canada'We urgently need a wiser world. I hope this book helps bring it about.' Nicholas Maxwell, Emeritus Reader in Philosophy of Science, University College London, UK'You can't get much better than Robert J. Sternberg and Judith Glück to introduce people to the psychological concept of wisdom. They are among the pioneers who have transferred this ancient concept from the realm of philosophy to the science of psychology. Their conversational style will entice many readers to an understanding of the considerable erudition they have to offer.' Bernard McKenna, Emeritus Associate Professor of Business Communication, University of Queensland, Australia'This book explains how psychological science contributes to our understanding of wisdom. We have come far and it is time to apply what we have learnt to mastering the big challenges of the twenty-first century. Robert J. Sternberg, a pioneer of psychological wisdom research, and Judith Glück, one of the stars of wisdom research today, combine forces to respond to this need.' Ursula M. Staudinger, Rector, Dresden University of Technology, Germany'Wizards in their own right, when Robert J. Sternberg and Judith Glück join forces, magic happens! In this book, they provide a highly relatable, deeply insightful, and characteristically playful introduction to the psychological science of wisdom that might just make you a little wiser.' Nic M. Weststrate, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Learning, University of Illinois-Chicago, USATable of Contents1. What is wisdom?; 2. Why is wisdom important and why doesn't society always see it that way?; 3. How has wisdom been studied in psychology?; 4. How is wisdom measured?; 5. How does wisdom develop?; 6. How do we cultivate wisdom?; 7. How is wisdom related to other psychological characteristics?; 8. Am I wise?; Epilogue; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis volume provides readers with a broad overview of the different ways that irony emerges in human life, within interpersonal communication, instances of situational irony, literature and artistic creations. It emphasizes the importance of irony in ordinary thought, language, and communication.Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1. Irony and thought: the state of the art Raymond W. Gibbs, Jr. and Herbert L. Colston; Part II. The Scope of Irony: 2. Kinds of irony: a general theory Gregory Currie; 3. Irony and cognitive operations Francisco Ruiz de Mendoza; 4. The varieties of ironic experience Raymond W. Gibbs, Jr., Patrawat Samermit and Christopher Karzmark; Part III. Irony's Impact: 5. Irony as social work: opposition, expectation violation, and contrast Herbert Colston; 6. Rorty, irony and neoliberalism Claire Colebrook; 7. Irony and its consequences in the public sphere Paul Simpson; Part IV. Irony in Linguistic Communication: 8. Constructions in verbal irony production: the case of rhetorical questions Angeliki Athanasiadou; 9. Tracking the ironical eye: eye tracking studies on irony and sarcasm Salvadore Attardo; 10. Inferring irony online Francisco Yus; 11. Irony and thought: developmental insights Penny Pexman; 12. Vocal strategies in ironic communication Gregory Bryant; 13. Great expectations and EPIC fails: a computational perspective on irony and sarcasm Tony Veale; Part V. Irony, Affect and Related Figures: 14. Irony and humor Marta Dynel; 15. Emotional responses to sarcasm Ruth Filik; 16. Irony, exaggeration and hyperbole: no embargo on the cargo! John Barnden; 17. Irony and its overlap with hyperbole and understatement Laura Neuhaus; 18. Irony and satire Christian Burgers; 19. Hypocrisy and situational irony Cameron Shelley; Part VI. Irony in Expressive, Nonlinguistic Media: 20. Ironies in film James McDowell; 21. An ear for irony Katherine Turner and Sabatino DiBernardo; 22. Pictorial irony and sarcasm Albert Katz.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the evolution of the mental competence for self-reflection: why it evolved, under what selection pressures, in what environments, out of what precursors, and with what mental resources. It will interest scholars across the fields of cognitive science, developmental psychology, evolutionary psychology, and philosophy of the mind.Trade Review'This is an articulate, thoughtful, and scientifically informed treatise about humans' unique self-reflective capabilities. It examines the ontogenetic and phylogenetic emergence of self-reflection, taking an explicit developmental evolution approach, which is much needed and timely to the field.' David F. Bjorklund, Professor of Psychology, Florida Atlantic University, USA, and Vice President, Evolution Institute'In his attractively written book, Radu Bogdan shows how the capacity for self-reflection and self-criticism has been key to humans' evolutionary success. It's a persuasively argued and original thesis.' Nicholas Humphrey, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, London School of Economics, and Visiting Professor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge, UK'Radu Bogdan puts his finger on the central question about the human mind: the capacity for self-conscious reflection on one's own mental processes. His evolutionary account provides a worthy alternative to Descartes' belief that the mind is transparent to itself and the behavioralist view that denies self-consciousness altogether.' David Olson, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Toronto, CanadaTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Framing the issue; Part I. The Architecture: 2. Basic resources; 3. With self in mind; Part II. The Evolution: 4. An evolutionary paradigm; 5. Reasons for self-reflection; 6. Scaffolding self-reflection; 7. A public sense of me; 8. Questions and answers; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe latest revision of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales, the WAIS-IV, is the top-selling measure of cognitive ability in adults and is widely used around the world.Table of ContentsSeries Preface xi Preface to the Second Edition xiii Acknowledgments xvii One Introduction and Overview 1 Two How to Administer the WAIS-IV 53 Three How to Score the WAIS-IV 98 Four How to Interpret the WAIS-IV: Conceptual and Clinical Foundations 119 Five How to Interpret the WAIS-IV: Step-by-Step 150 Six Clinical Applications I: A Neuropsychological Approach to Interpretation of the WAIS-IV and the Use of the WAIS-IV in Learning Disability Assessments 216George McCloskey, Emily S. Hartz, and Katherine Scipioni Seven Clinical Applications II: Age and Intelligence Across the Adult Life Span 254 Eight Clinical Applications III: WAIS-IV Use With Special Groups, Practice Effects, and Gender Differences 299 Nine Strengths and Weaknesses of the WAIS-IV 332Ron Dumont and John O. Willis Ten Illustrative Case Reports 353 Eleven The Initial Digital Adaptation of the WAIS-IV 389Tommie G. Cayton, Dustin Wahlstrom, and Mark H. Daniel References 427 Annotated Bibliography 445 About the Authors 448 Author Index 449 Subject Index 455 About the CD-ROM 472

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Book SynopsisAn engaging and relatable examination of how we perceive and interpret the world around us The study of human cognitive processes provides insight into why we act or react the way we do. Understanding cognition can help us understand ourselves and others and can even allow us to make educated predictions about future behaviors. In Cognition, 11th Edition, author Thomas Farmer updates this classic text with the latest advances in the field and more in-depth coverage of prominent topics. Expanded and refined throughout, this edition retains the breadth of scope and depth of detail that has made it the go-to text on the topic. Cognition emphasizes the link between conceptual cognitive psychology and real-world experience: case studies, current trends, and historical perspectives merge to provide a comprehensive understanding of core principles and theories. Discusses behavioral measures and overviews classical behaviorist paradigms Extends the Table of ContentsPreface xv 1 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology 1 Chapter Introduction 1 Cognitive Psychology: Overview 1 Origins of Cognitive Psychology 4 Wilhelm Wundt 4 Early Memory Researchers 5 William James 5 Behaviorism 5 Edward Tolman 6 The Gestalt Approach 7 Cognitive Revolution 7 Cognitive Psychology More Recently 8 Perspectives on Cognitive Psychology 9 The Computer Metaphor of the Mind and Information Processing 9 The Connectionist Approach 11 Cognitive Neuroscience 12 Textbook Overview 12 Chapter Preview 13 Themes in the Book 14 Theme 1: Cognitive processes are active rather than passive 14 Theme 2: Cognitive processes are remarkably efficient and accurate 14 Theme 3: Cognitive processes handle positive information better than negative information 14 Theme 4: Cognitive processes are interrelated with one another; they do not operate in isolation 14 Theme 5: Many cognitive processes rely on both bottom-up and top-down processing 15 How to Use Your Book Effectively 15 Chapter Outline 15 Chapter Introductions 15 Demonstrations 15 “Focus on Methodology” Boxes 16 Application 16 Section Summaries 16 End of Chapter Review Questions 16 Keywords 16 Keywords List and Glossary 16 Recommended Readings 17 Section Summary Points 17 Chapter Review Questions 17 Keywords 18 Recommended Readings 18 2 Visual and Auditory Recognition 19 Chapter Introduction 19 Overview of Visual Object Recognition 20 The Visual System 20 Organization in Visual Perception 22 Theories of Visual Object Recognition 23 Feature-Analysis Theory 23 The Recognition-by-Components Theory 25 Top-Down Processing and Visual Object Recognition 28 Bottom-Up Versus Top-Down Processing 28 Top-Down Processing and Reading 29 “Smart Mistakes” in Object Recognition 30 Change Blindness 30 Inattentional Blindness 32 Specialized Visual Recognition Processes 33 Neuroscience Research on Face Recognition 33 Applied Research on Face Recognition 34 Speech Perception 36 Characteristics of Speech Perception 37 Word Boundaries 37 Variability in Phoneme Pronunciation 37 Context and Speech Perception 38 Visual Cues as an Aid to Speech Perception 38 Theories of Speech Perception 39 The Special Mechanism Approach 39 The General Mechanism Approaches 40 Section Summary Points 40 Chapter Review Questions 41 Keywords 42 Recommended Readings 42 3 Attention and Consciousness 43 Chapter Introduction 43 Overview of Attention 44 Divided Attention 44 Selective Attention 45 Dichotic Listening 45 The Stroop Effect 46 Visual Search 48 Neuroscience of Attention 50 The Orienting Attention Network 50 The Executive Attention Network 52 Theories of Attention 52 Early Theories of Attention 52 Feature-Integration Theory 53 Consciousness 55 Thought Suppression 56 Blindsight 57 Mindfulness Meditation 57 Section Summary Points 58 Chapter Review Questions 59 Keywords 59 Recommended Readings 60 4 Working Memory 61 Chapter Introduction 61 Classical Research on Short-Term Memory 62 Short-Term Memory Capacity Limits 62 The Brown/Peterson & Peterson Technique 63 The Serial-Position Effect 63 Semantic Similarity of the Items in Short-Term Memory 65 Atkinson–Shiffrin Model of Information Processing 66 The Turn to Working Memory 67 Evidence for Components with Independent Capacities 69 Phonological Loop 69 Neuroscience Research on the Phonological Loop 70 Visuospatial Sketchpad 71 Research on the Visuospatial Sketchpad 72 Neuroscience Research on the Visuospatial Sketchpad 72 Central Executive 73 Characteristics of the Central Executive 73 The Central Executive and Daydreaming 73 Neuroscience Research on the Central Executive 74 Recent Views of the Central Executive 74 Episodic Buffer 75 Applications of Working Memory 76 Working Memory and Academic Performance 76 Working Memory Abilities in Clinical Populations 77 Working Memory and Major Depression 77 Working Memory and ADHD 78 Working Memory and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 79 Summary 79 Section Summary Points 79 Chapter Review Questions 80 Keywords 81 Recommended Readings 81 5 Long-Term Memory 82 Chapter Introduction 82 Overview of Long-Term Memory 83 Encoding in Long-Term Memory 83 Levels of Processing 84 Levels of Processing and Memory for General Material 84 Levels of Processing and the Self-Reference Effect 85 Encoding-Specificity Principle 86 Research on Encoding Specificity 86 Levels of Processing and Encoding Specificity 87 Emotions Mood and Memory 88 Retrieval in Long-Term Memory 90 Explicit Versus Implicit Memory Tasks 90 Anxiety Disorders and Explicit and Implicit Memory Tasks 92 Individuals with Amnesia 92 Expertise 93 The Context-Specific Nature of Expertise 94 How Do Experts and Novices Differ? 94 Autobiographical Memory 95 Schemas and Autobiographical Memory 95 Source Monitoring and Reality Monitoring 96 Flashbulb Memories 97 Eyewitness Testimony 98 Example of Inappropriate Eyewitness Testimony 98 The Post-Event Misinformation Effect 99 Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Eyewitness Testimony 100 The Relationship Between Memory Confidence and Memory Accuracy 101 The Recovered-Memory/False-Memory Controversy 101 The Two Contrasting Positions in the Controversy 101 The Potential for Memory Errors 102 Arguments for False Memory 102 Arguments for Recovered Memory 103 Both Perspectives Are At Least Partially Correct 103 Section Summary Points 104 Chapter Review Questions 105 Keywords 105 Recommended Readings 105 6 Memory Strategies and Metacognition 106 Chapter Introduction 106 Absentmindedness and Strategies for Avoiding It 106 Memory Strategies Involving Practice and Mnemonics 108 Memory Strategies Emphasizing Practice 108 Distributed-Practice Effect 109 Testing Effect 109 Test Anxiety 110 Mnemonics Using Imagery and Organization 111 Imagery 111 Organization 112 Improving Prospective Memory 114 Comparing Prospective and Retrospective Memory 114 Absentmindedness and Prospective Memory Failures 115 Suggestions for Improving Prospective Memory 115 Metamemory 116 Accuracy of Metamemory 117 Estimating the Accuracy for Total Score Versus the Accuracy for Individual Items 117 Estimating the Score Immediately Versus After a Delay 118 Metamemory About Factors Affecting Memory Accuracy 118 Metamemory and the Regulation of Study Strategies 119 Allocating Time When the Task Is Easy 119 Allocating Time When the Task Is Difficult 119 Conclusions About the Regulation of Study Strategies 119 Tip-of-the-Tongue and Feeling-of-Knowing Effects 120 Tip-of-the-Tongue Effect 120 Feeling of Knowing 121 Metacomprehension 121 Metacomprehension Accuracy 122 Improving Metacomprehension 123 Section Summary Points 124 Chapter Review Questions 124 Keywords 125 Recommended Readings 125 Answer to Demonstration 6.4 125 7 Mental Imagery and Cognitive Maps 126 Chapter Introduction 126 Classical Research on Visual Imagery 127 Overview of Mental Imagery 127 Mental Rotation 128 Subsequent Behavioral Research on Mental Rotation 130 The Imagery Debate 130 Cognitive Neuroscience Research on Visual Mental Imagery Tasks 131 Visual Imagery and Ambiguous Figures 132 Summary 134 Factors That Influence Visual Imagery 134 Distance and Shape Effects on Visual Imagery 134 Visual Imagery and Interference 135 Individual Differences in Mental Imagery 136 Verbalizers versus Visualizers 136 Gender Comparisons in Spatial Ability 136 Auditory Imagery 139 Auditory Imagery and Pitch 139 Auditory Imagery and Timbre 140 Cognitive Maps 140 Distance and Shape Effects on Cognitive Maps 142 Cognitive Maps and Shape 144 Relative Position Effects on Cognitive Maps 144 The Rotation Heuristic 144 The Alignment Heuristic 145 Creating a Cognitive Map 146 The Spatial Framework Model 146 The Situated Cognition Approach 147 Section Summary Points 148 Chapter Review Questions 149 Keywords 149 Recommended Readings 149 8 General Knowledge 150 Chapter Introduction 150 Background and Approaches to Semantic Memory 150 Background Information 151 Prototype Approach 152 Characteristics of Prototypes 154 Levels of Categorization 155 Conclusions About the Prototype Approach 156 Exemplar Approach 156 Comparing the Prototype and Exemplar Approaches 158 Network Models 158 The Collins and Loftus Network Model 159 Anderson’s ACT-R Approach 160 The Parallel Distributed Processing Approach 161 Schemas and Scripts 165 Background on Schemas and Scripts 166 Identifying the Script in Advance 166 Memory Selection 167 Boundary Extension 168 Memory Abstraction 169 The Constructive Approach 169 The Pragmatic Approach 171 The Current Status of Schemas and Memory Abstraction 172 Memory Integration 172 The Classic Research on Memory Integration 172 Section Summary Points 173 Chapter Review Questions 173 Keywords 174 Recommended Readings 174 Answer to Demonstration 8.8 174 9 Language I: Introduction to Language and Language Comprehension 175 Chapter Introduction 175 Overview of Psycholinguistics 176 Background on Language 176 Basic Facts About Human Language 177 A Brief History of Psycholinguistics 177 Chomsky’s Approach 178 Reactions to Chomsky’s Theory 178 Psycholinguistic Theories That Emphasize Meaning 179 Sentence Comprehension 180 Negation 180 Syntactic Complexity 180 Lexical and Syntactic Ambiguity 182 Lexical Ambiguity 182 Syntactic Ambiguity 182 Good-Enough Processing 184 Brain and Language 185 General Considerations 185 Aphasia 185 Revisiting Broca’s Area 186 Hemispheric Specialization 188 The Mirror System 189 Reading 190 Comparing Written and Spoken Language 190 Eye Movements During Reading 191 Reading Words: Theoretical Approaches 192 The Direct-Access Route 193 The Indirect-Access Route 193 Implications for Teaching Reading to Children 194 Section Summary Points 196 Chapter Review Questions 197 Keywords 197 Recommended Readings 197 Answer to Demonstration 9.1 198 10 Language II: Language Production and Bilingualism 199 Chapter Introduction 199 Language Production: Speaking 200 Producing a Word 200 Producing a Sentence 202 Producing Discourse 202 The Role of Gesture During Communication 203 Language Production: Writing 205 The Role of Working Memory in Writing 206 Planning a Formal Writing Assignment 207 Sentence Generation During Writing 207 The Revision Phase of Writing 208 Bilingualism and Second Language Learning 208 Background on Bilingualism 208 Advantages (and Minor Disadvantages) of Bilingualism 210 Second Language Learning 212 Vocabulary 212 Phonology 213 Grammar 213 Simultaneous Interpreters 214 Section Summary Points 216 Chapter Review Questions 216 Keywords 217 Recommended Readings 217 11 Problem Solving and Creativity 218 Chapter Introduction 218 Understanding the Problem 219 Methods of Representing the Problem 220 Symbols 220 Matrices 221 Diagrams 221 Visual Images 222 Perspectives on Problem Solving 222 Situated Cognition 223 Embodied Cognition 223 Problem-Solving Strategies 224 The Analogy Approach 224 The Means-Ends Heuristic 225 The Hill-Climbing Heuristic 226 Factors That Influence Problem Solving 227 Expertise 227 Mental Set 228 Functional Fixedness 229 Gender Stereotypes and Math Problem Solving 230 Problem Type: Insight Versus Noninsight Problems 231 Metacognition During Problem Solving 232 Advice About Problem Solving 232 Creativity 233 The Nature of Creativity 233 Motivation and Creativity 234 Section Summary Points 236 Chapter Review Questions 236 Keywords 237 Recommended Readings 237 Answer to Demonstration 11.3 237 Answer to Demonstration 11.5 237 Answer to Demonstration 11.6B 238 Answer to Demonstration 11.7A 238 Answer to Demonstration 11.7B 238 12 Deductive Reasoning and Decision Making 239 Chapter Introduction 239 Deductive Reasoning 240 Overview of Conditional Reasoning 240 Factors That Cause Difficulty in Reasoning 242 Biases and Deductive Reasoning 243 Belief-Bias Effect 243 Confirmation Bias 244 Heuristics and Decision Making 245 Representativeness Heuristic 246 Sample Size and Representativeness 247 Base Rate and Representativeness 247 The Conjunction Fallacy and Representativeness 248 Availability Heuristic 250 Recency and Familiarity Effects 250 The Recognition Heuristic 251 Anchoring and Adjustment Heuristic 251 Research on the Anchoring and Adjustment Heuristic 252 Estimating Confidence Intervals 253 Current Status of Heuristics and Decision Making 253 Applications of Decision-Making Research 254 Framing Effect 254 The Wording of a Question and the Framing Effect 255 Overconfidence About Decisions 256 General Studies on Overconfidence 256 Overconfidence About Completing Projects on Time 257 Reasons for Overconfidence 257 Hindsight Bias 258 Explanations for the Hindsight Bias 258 Decision-Making Style and Psychological Well-Being 259 Section Summary Points 260 Chapter Review Questions 261 Keywords 261 Recommended Readings 261 Answer to Demonstration 12.1 262 Answer to Demonstration 12.6 262 13 Cognitive Development Throughout the Lifespan 263 Chapter Introduction 263 The Lifespan Development of Memory 263 Memory in Infants 264 Memory in Children 266 Children’s Working Memory 267 Children’s Long-Term Memory 267 Children’s Memory Strategies 269 Children’s Eyewitness Testimony 271 Children’s Intellectual Abilities and Eyewitness Testimony 272 Memory in Older Adults 273 Working Memory in Older Adults 273 Long-Term Memory in Older Adults 274 Explanations for Age Differences in Memory 275 The Lifespan Development of Metamemory 276 Metamemory in Children 276 Children’s Understanding of How Memory Works 276 Children’s Awareness That Effort Is Necessary 277 Children’s Judgments About Their Memory Performance 277 Children’s Metamemory: The Relationship Between Metamemory and Memory Performance 278 Metamemory in Older Adults 279 Beliefs About Memory 279 Memory Monitoring 279 Awareness of Memory Problems 280 The Development of Language 280 Language in Infants 280 Speech Perception During Infancy 281 Language Comprehension During Infancy 281 Language Production During Infancy 282 Adults’ Language to Infants 283 Can Infants Learn Language from a DVD? 283 Language in Children 284 Words 284 Morphology 285 Syntax 286 Section Summary Points 286 Chapter Review Questions 287 Keywords 288 Recommended Readings 288 Glossary G-1 References R-1 Index I-1

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition xiii Part 1 Healthy Brain and Body 1 1 Your Adaptive Brain 3 2 Energizing Your Brain 25 3 Taming False Threats 55 4 Shifting into Action 79 Part 2 The Five SEEDS Factors 103 5 The Social Factor 105 6 The Exercise Factor 129 7 The Education Factor 145 8 The Diet Factor 165 9 The Sleep Factor 195 Part 3 Your Mind-Brain 219 10 Resiliency to Wisdom 221 References 237 About the Author 269 Acknowledgments 271 Index 273

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Book SynopsisSocial cognition is a key area of social psychology, which focuses on cognitive processes that are involved when individuals make sense of, and navigate in their social world. For instance, individuals need to understand what they perceive, they learn and recall information from memory, they form judgments and decisions, they communicate with others, and they regulate their behavior. While all of these topics are also key to other fields of psychological research, it's the social worldwhich is dynamic, complex, and often ambiguousthat creates particular demands. This accessible book introduces the basic themes within social cognition and asks questions such as: How do individuals think and feel about themselves and others? How do they make sense of their social environment? How do they interact with others in their social world? The book is organized along an idealized sequence of social information processing that starts at perceiving and encoding, and moves onTrade Review"It is terrific to see a Second Edition of this marvelous book. It is a superb review of the literature and a remarkable synthesis of a complex and important area of research. The authors are gifted researchers in the area; they know the relevant work thoroughly; and their perspective throughout is unique and tremendously insightful." -Charles M. Judd, College Professor of Distinction, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado"Social cognition is emerging as the hub of many areas of scholarship in the neurological, behavioral, and social sciences. This timely book presents a remarkably comprehensive and integrative review of the important lessons learned over the last few decades from theory, methods, and research findings in social cognition. The authors, world-renowned social cognition scholars, convey the rich tapestry of social cognitive phenomena as well as shed light on the underlying basic mechanisms. The authors unravel for us the mysteries of the social mind and help us understand why sociality and cognition are inextricably interwoven. I strongly recommend this authoritative book as a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, as well as researchers and practitioners in the behavioral and social sciences." - Yaacov Trope, Professor of Psychology, New York University"This volume, written by some of Germany's leading social psychologists, provides a invaluable overview of the field of Social Cognition. It is a great book about an endlessly fascinating topic, and it is indispensible for anyone who wants to understand how we perceive and interact with our social world." -Ap Dijksterhuis, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands"Congratulations to the authors! This is an excellent introduction to core principles of social cognition. It illuminates how people make sense of the world in which they live and presents key findings and theories in an involving and easily accessible way. The book will be highly appreciated by students and instructors." - Norbert Schwarz, University of Southern CaliforniaTable of Contents1. Introduction: What is Social Cognition Research About? 2. General Framework of Social Cognitive Processing 3. Perceiving and Encoding 4. Storing and Retrieving Information 5. Using Information: Controlled and Automatic Processing of Information 6. Using Information: Judgmental Shortcuts 7. The Interplay of Cognition and Feelings: Mood States 8.The Interplay of Cognition and Feelings: Fluency 9. Communicating Information 10. How the Environments Constrains Social Cognitive Processing Glossary References

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Book SynopsisSlow Looking provides a robust argument for the importance of slow looking in learning environments both general and specialized, formal and informal, and its connection to major concepts in teaching, learning, and knowledge. A museum-originated practice increasingly seen as holding wide educational benefits, slow looking contends that patient, immersive attention to content can produce active cognitive opportunities for meaning-making and critical thinking that may not be possible though high-speed means of information delivery. Addressing the multi-disciplinary applications of this purposeful behavioral practice, this book draws examples from the visual arts, literature, science, and everyday life, using original, real-world scenarios to illustrate the complexities and rewards of slow looking. Trade Review"All too often, we traverse our rich and wondrous world like stones skipping across a pond. Slow Looking, Shari Tishman's brilliantly curated exploration of thoughtful attention to the things around us, celebrates the importance of sensory lingering in art, science, and our everyday lives."—David Perkins, Professor Emeritus, Harvard Graduate School of Education, USA"Shari Tishman has been at the center of Harvard Project Zero's important research in arts-based learning for many years. She has also worked directly with visual arts educators in both school and museum settings to develop practical applications that serve a diverse range of learners. Slow Looking presents relevant and important insights distilled from deep experience and thoughtful reflection. Tishman’s lively and direct prose argues for the value of slow looking through compelling examples that will make this book an inspiring and useful catalyst for those of us committed to living more slowly, seeing more deeply, and learning about our complex world."—Ray Williams, Director of Education and Academic Affairs at the Blanton Museum of Art, University of Texas at Austin, USA"Slow Looking strikes the perfect balance between practicality and philosophical depth. Tishman writes fluidly and moves easily among descriptions of classroom technique, phenomenological analysis of observation, and the intellectual history of student-centered education. Slow Looking will be a continual source of inspiration in my own teaching and scholarship – it is highly recommended."—Joshua Canzona, Reflective Teaching, 2017"[Tishman] defines ‘slow looking’ as a mode of learning, a means of gaining knowledge through observation. . . . The goal is to move beyond the first impression toward a more immersive experience [that] benefits our cognitive activities of critical and creative thinking."—Clare Kunny, caa.reviews, College Art Association"A rewarding classroom practice . . . Slow Looking strikes the perfect balance between practicality and philosophical depth. Tishman writes fluidly and moves easily among descriptions of classroom technique, phenomenological analysis of observation, and the intellectual history of student-centered education."—Joshua Canzona, Wabash Center"Using an interdisciplinary lens, this engaging and informative book explores the historical foundations of slow looking, its application in various fields, and strategies for educators on how best to implement slow looking in settings where meaningful learning is the priority. The book offers rich insights into the practice of slow looking in diverse contexts."—Servet Altan, LSE Review of BooksTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsChapter 1 Introduction: Slow MattersChapter 2 Strategies for LookingChapter 3 Slow in PracticeChapter 4 Looking and DescribingChapter 5 Look for Yourself…and Visit a Museum!Chapter 6 Looking Goes to SchoolChapter 7 Science Learns to LookChapter 8 Slow Looking and ComplexityChapter 9 Conclusion: Thinking Through SlowIndex

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Book SynopsisWhy do we dream? What is the connection between our dreams and our mental health? Can we teach ourselves to have lucid dreams?The Psychology of Dreaming delves into the last 100 years of dream research to provide a thought-provoking introduction to what happens in our minds when we sleep. It looks at the role that dreaming plays in memory, problem-solving, and processing emotions, examines how trauma affects dreaming, and explores how we can use our dreams to understand ourselves better. Exploring extraordinary experiences like lucid dreaming, precognitive dreams, and sleep paralysis nightmares, alongside cutting-edge questions like whether it will ever be possible for androids to dream, The Psychology of Dreaming reveals some of the most fascinating aspects of our dreaming world.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Dream Life 1. What are dreams, and how do we study them? 2. A Brief History of Dream Research 3. Why do we dream? 4. Dreaming and Mental Health 5. Dream-Sharing: Dreamwork and Dreams in Therapy 6. Extraordinary Dreams7. Sci-fi Dreaming

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Book SynopsisRob Williams offers a range of freelance psychometric test design services specializing in the design of ability tests, situational judgement tests, personality questionnaires, realistic job previews and career choice tests.Rob has led a UK-wide project managing over twenty occupational psychologists including leading global psychometricians. A range of situational judgement tests, ability tests (numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, problem-solving and spatial), motivation & personality questionnaires and realistic job previews were developed over a fourteen-month period for Army Officers and soldiers.Table of Contents About the author Acknowledgements Foreword Part 1 Getting to grips with your test 1 Getting started 2 Practice makes perfect 3 Master reading comprehension 4 Sharpen your critical thinking 5 Succeed on test day Part 2 Time to practise 6 Warming up tests 7. Reading Comprehension 8 Verbal Reasoning 9 Critical Verbal Reasoning

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Book SynopsisRemembering Histories of Trauma compares and links Native American, First Nation and Jewish histories of traumatic memory. Using source material from both sides of the Atlantic, it examines the differences between ancestral experiences of genocide and the representation of those histories in public sites in the United States, Canada and Europe. Challenging the ways public bodies have used those histories to frame the cultural and political identity of regions, states, and nations, it considers the effects of those representations on internal group memory, external public memory and cultural assimilation. Offering new ways to understand the Native-Jewish encounter by highlighting shared critiques of public historical representation, Mailer seeks to transcend historical tensions between Native American studies and Holocaust studies. In linking and comparing European and American contexts of historical trauma and their representation in public memory, this book brings Native AmeriTrade ReviewWith great reflection and compassion, Gideon Mailer identifies how genocide and massacre have impacted Jews and Indigenous peoples, not only in the political, cultural and social spheres, but also in the imaginaries of these groups, their collective archives so that they retain a kinship previously unexamined. * Kitty Millet, Associate Professor, San Francisco University, USA *This is an ambitious, generous, and much needed book. It addresses anxieties that have made it hard to see links between the experience and representation of anti-Jewish and anti-indigenous genocides. More impressive still, it does so without overly generalizing the experiences and sensibilities of indigenous people or Jews themselves or reducing them solely to victimhood. It should foster many productive and critical discussions. I hope it will be widely read. * Jonathan Boyarin, Diann G. and Thomas A. Mann Professor of Modern Jewish Studies, Cornell University, USA *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Traumatic Memory and the Indigenous-Jewish Connection 1. Biological Determinism and the Problem of Perpetrator Intent 2. Indigenous People, Jews, and the Americanization of the Holocaust 3. Indigenous Genocide, the Holocaust, and European Public Memory 4. Public Memory and the Problem of Imperial Power 5. Traumatic Memory, Assimilation, and Cultural Renewal Conclusion

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Book SynopsisFlash crashes. Speed dating. Instant messaging. From the devices we carry to the lives we lead, everything is getting faster, faster. But where did this great acceleration come from? And where will it lead? In this vitally important new book, Robert Colvile explains how the cult of disruption in Silicon Valley, the ceaseless advance of technology and our own fundamental appetite for novelty and convenience have combined to speed up every aspect of daily life. Drawing on the latest research, this book traces the path of this acceleration through our working and social lives, the food we buy and the music to which we listen. It explains how it's transforming the media, politics and the financial markets and asks whether our bodies, and the natural environment, can cope. As we race towards the future into a world packed with new technologies, new ideas and new discoveries this scintillating and engrossing book is an invaluable, must-read guide to the wonders and dangers that awTrade ReviewA must-read. The effects of acceleration are real, and we need to start taking them seriously -- Steve Hilton, author of 'More Human'In a run, run, runaway world, Colvile’s The Great Acceleration is an indispensable guide to keeping up. A book that raises eyebrows and questions in equal measure. A meticulous, thoughtful, candid, sometimes stark and yet ultimately optimistic study of humanity, and our breath-taking desire for change -- Boris JohnsonA punchy and wide-ranging book about how our lives and our society are speeding up, when to apply the brakes and how to enjoy the ride -- Tim Harford, author of 'The Undercover Economist'It’s true - life is speeding up. But don’t despair, overall that’s a good thing for prosperity and quality of life, though it may not feel so as the emails pile up… This book is as fast-paced as its subject matter, and well worth making time for -- Mark Lynas, author of 'The God Species'Colvile is never less than engaging. Not a paragraph passes without an appealing factoid … It is also inflected by a healthy sense of humour … Given how easy it is to accentuate the negative, this is a book well worth reading, especially for the technological naysayers * Daily Telegraph *An alert and readable survey of the effects of “the great acceleration” on tech firms, social media, art, news media, politics, banking and the environment. Its statistics are certainly striking * Sunday Times *Despite the intriguing theme, I picked up this book with a heavy heart. There are now so many books inspired by Malcolm Gladwell that they’ve become formulaic… I needn’t have worried. Colvile, a journalist, has done a very good job indeed. It’s an interesting idea and he manages to persuade the reader that it matters. It’s rare to go for a whole paragraph without learning something unexpected, funny or disturbing. The amount of research he has done is impressive. The Great Acceleration is really an excellent book -- Daniel Finkelstein, Book of the Week * The Times *Colvile is an entertaining writer and his subject is a fascinating one * Evening Standard *Compulsive, illuminating and ever-so-slightly terrifying -- James Delingpole * Mail on Sunday *Excellently researched and thoughtful * Spectator *Provides food for thought * How It Works *Looking for a seriously good summer read? The Great Acceleration is a brilliant take on how our world is changing -- Daniel HannanA very smart book by Robert Colvile on the fact that things are getting -- William Leith * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisThis book presents innovative tools for helping patients to understand their emotional schemas--such as the conviction that painful feelings are unbearable, shameful, or will last indefinitely--and develop new ways of accepting and coping with affective experience. Therapists can integrate emotional schema therapy into the treatment approaches they already use to add a vital new dimension to their work. Rich case material illustrates applications for a wide range of clinical problems; assessment guidelines and sample worksheets and forms further enhance the book's utility.Trade Review"This important book illuminates how an individual's theory of emotion, emotion-regulation strategies, and meta-emotions influence well-being and experience. The contribution Leahy makes could be quite profound, as his ideas and clinical experience bridge the areas of emotional intelligence, cognition, self-regulation, and the practice of psychological therapies. Clinicians working in all orientations will find this volume a source of invaluable ideas."--Adrian Wells, PhD, School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, United Kingdom "Highly accessible and filled with illustrative clinical case examples, this book is a valuable resource for any modern psychotherapist. The volume provides practical guidance to target emotional schemas in therapy. It is a masterful contribution by one of the leading experts in CBT. Every clinician should be familiar with the techniques outlined in this excellent work."--Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD, Department of Psychology, Boston University "Leahy offers a version of cognitive therapy that richly embraces emotion and addresses it with nuance and respect. This is not your grandmother’s cognitive therapy. I learned much from this book and am confident that other readers from outside the cognitive therapy world will as well."--Paul L. Wachtel, PhD, Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, The City College of New York, and Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, The Graduate Center, The City University of New York "Although primarily focusing on thoughts and behaviors--as we are trained to do in CBT--is appropriate and effective for many clients, others present for treatment with problematic responses to their own and others' emotions. This wonderful book clearly outlines the role that emotion plays in psychological disorders and shows how to work with emotions throughout the course of therapy to help patients improve their relationships, learn how to make important decisions, and cope with life’s inevitable challenges. Helpful case examples, scripts, and assessment guidelines make the book even more user friendly. I am already using what I learned from this book in my daily work. That rarely happens!"--Deborah Roth Ledley, PhD, private practice, Plymouth Meeting and Narberth, Pennsylvania "This book extends the practice of cognitive therapy to include a most important and clinically relevant focus on the role of emotion in the change process. Drawing on empirical evidence and clinical experience, Leahy has captured a truly evidence-based approach to treatment. The book is unlike many others in presenting clinical guidelines that not only draw on different theoretical orientations, but also integrate research and practice. Vividly illustrated with clinical vignettes and transcripts, this volume offers insights for any and all therapists looking to increase their clinical effectiveness."--Marvin R. Goldfried, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Stony Brook University "This straightforward book is highly informative and compelling. Leahy has a unique ability to convey the phenomena of the human condition. He suggests practical and useful techniques to help clients identify, validate, and respond effectively to their emotions. A particular strength is the focus on specific emotional contexts and experiences that clients typically bring to therapy. An essential text for teaching diverse groups of trainees about the importance of working with emotions in therapy and how best to do so."--Douglas S. Mennin, PhD, Department of Psychology, Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York -This book is quite novel and highly recommended for clinicians who are seeking to expand their clinical armamentarium to include greater facility with complex emotional experiences.--PsycCRITIQUES, 06/13/2016ƒƒEmotional Schema Therapy is an important book with implications for theory and practice that deserves a wide reading by cognitive-behavioral therapists as well as clinicians of other orientations….What is unique about Leahy's model is the detailed examination of patients' beliefs about their emotions and the use of a variety of techniques to modify those beliefs….One of the most important contributions of Leahy's model is the way he links patients' emotions with values and virtues….Leahy's work is integrative in the best sense of the word: wide ranging in its influences, explicit in acknowledging its commonalities and differences with other therapies, firmly grounded in cognitive-behavioral theory and empiricism, and yet ultimately original in its contributions….As I read this book I found myself repeatedly reflecting on some of my own challenging cases and thinking about how emotional schema therapy could sharpen my conceptualizations and provide new ways to intervene. I suspect this is a book that I will return to again and again. It is also my belief that therapists from all theoretical orientations, whether psychoanalytic, traditional cognitive-behavioral, third wave, or humanistic, will find much of value in this excellent book.--Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Book Reviews, 01/01/2016Table of ContentsI. Emotional Schema Theory 1. The Social Construction of Emotion 2. Emotional Schema Therapy: General Considerations 3. A Model of Emotional SchemasII. Beginning Treatment 4. Initial Assessment and Interview 5. Socialization to the Emotional Schema ModelIII. Specific Interventions for Emotional Schemas 6. The Centrality of Validation 7. Comprehensibility, Duration, Control, Guilt/Shame, and Acceptance 8. Coping with Ambivalence 9. Linking Emotions to Values (and Virtues)IV. Social Emotions and Relationships 10. Jealousy 11. Envy 12. Emotional Schemas in Couple Relationships 13.Emotional Schemas andthe Therapeutic Relationship Conclusions

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Book SynopsisNeuroticism--the tendency to experience negative emotions, along with the perception that the world is filled with stressful, unmanageable challenges--is strongly associated with anxiety, depression, and other common mental health conditions. This state-of-the-art work shows how targeting this trait in psychotherapy can benefit a broad range of clients and reduce the need for disorder-specific interventions. The authors describe and illustrate evidence-based therapies that address neuroticism directly, including their own Unified Protocol for transdiagnostic treatment. They examine how neuroticism develops and is maintained, its relation to psychopathology, and implications for how psychological disorders are classified and diagnosed.Trade Review"As the traditional DSM-based account of psychopathology weakens, it is crucial to develop broader, more testable models that can integrate what is known about psychological problems and their amelioration. This groundbreaking volume builds an understanding of psychopathology on the foundation of temperament and personality, with important implications for the creation of evidence-based treatments. The book lays out a bold new idea in such a way that the entire field will be able to explore it. Highly worth reading."--Steven C. Hayes, PhD, Foundation Professor of Psychology Emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno; codeveloper of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy "This book offers a fascinating view of mental disorders that focuses on neuroticism as a transdiagnostic factor underlying many forms of psychopathology. Written by foremost treatment developers, the book not only presents a cutting-edge theoretical model, but also addresses what this means for assessment, and, most important, intervention. It provides a compelling discussion of novel therapies that target underlying vulnerabilities instead of symptoms of specific disorders. I highly recommend this book for use in graduate courses in clinical psychology. It should be of great interest to anyone interested in understanding and treating psychopathology."--Jutta Joormann, PhD, Department of Psychology, Yale University "Astounding in its breadth, depth, and sophistication. Sauer-Zavala and Barlow have produced a book that is likely to be frequently utilized by clinicians, researchers, and students. The authors convincingly argue that restricting assessment and treatment to narrowly defined diagnostic categories is less effective than addressing the higher-order factors that cause emotional disorders. They use detailed clinical examples to illustrate the Unified Protocol, showing how the theory and research can be translated into practice."--Deborah Dobson, PhD, RPsych, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary; private practice, Calgary, Alberta, Canada-Given the broad scope of material covered, the book should be considered the definitive statement describing research and clinical practice. It is essential reading for all clinical professionals in psychology, psychiatry, and social work and for upper-level, preprofessional students….Essential.--Choice Reviews, 05/01/2022Table of Contents1. Perspectives on Temperament and Personality 2. Triple Vulnerability Theory and the Origins of Neuroticism 3. Integrating Temperament into the Study of Emotional Disorders 4. Neuroticism and a Functional Understanding of Emotional Disorders 5. Nosology and Assessment 6. Treatment of Neuroticism 7. Personality as a Basis for Treating Mental Disorders References Index

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Book Synopsis''Sarma''s book may be the most important work on education written this century'' - SkepticAs the head of Open Learning at MIT, Sanjay Sarma has a daunting job description: to fling open the doors of the MIT experience for the benefit of the wider world. But if you''re going to undertake such an ambitious project, you must first ask: How exactly does learning work? What conditions are most conducive? Are our traditional classroom methods - lecture, homework, test, repeat - actually effective? And if not, which techniques are?Grasp takes readers across multiple frontiers, from fundamental neuroscience to cognitive psychology and beyond, as it explores the future of learning. For instance: Scientists are studying the role of forgetting, exposing it not as a simple failure of memory but a critical weapon in our learning arsenal New developments in neuroimaging are helping us understand how reading works in the brain. It''s bTrade Review'Sarma's book may be the most important work on education written this century' - Skeptic'Compelling... Delightful as well as convincing in its plea that educators place learning over winnowing and access over exclusivity' - Kirkus'Grasp is an absolute pleasure to read ... An important contribution to the literature on learning science and higher education change ... Grasp can provide the foundations of what learning-science-informed teaching might look like, with some fantastic real-world examples' - Inside Higher Ed'A remarkable book, both lively and scholarly. I strongly recommend it for anyone interested in the history of ideas about learning and who is interested in improving teaching and learning' - Henry L. Roediger, III, co-author of Make it Stick'An amazing book... The authors provide an overview of the neural and cognitive processes that support learning...They make a convincing case that students have an amazing capacity to learn' - Robert A. Bjork, Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology, UCLA

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Book SynopsisOvercoming app now available via iTunes and the Google Play Store.Depression is the predominant mental health condition worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. But it can be treated effectively with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).Written by experienced practitioners, this introductory book explains what depression is and how it makes you feel. It will help you to understand your symptoms and is ideal as an immediate coping strategy and as a preliminary to fuller therapy. You will learn: How depression develops and what keeps it going How to spot and challenge thoughts that maintain your depression Problem solving and balanced thinking skills

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Book SynopsisThis book will get you thinking about thinking.We understand more about the brain than ever before and we also have more tools than ever before to help us think. This book will show you how your brain works, how your mind works, why we all make certain mistakes in thinking and why that''s not always a bad thing. In order to understand how people behave, you need to understand how people think. And if you want to understand how people think, you need to have a basic understanding of cognitive psychology, cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience. This book explains cognition and the links between the brain, the mind and behaviour in a clear and straightforward way. Through interesting case studies and research examples, Minda shows how the brain is involved in mental activity, how memory works, how language affects thought, how good (and bad) decisions are made, and why we make predictable errors in our thinking. With practical applications for everyTrade ReviewThought-provoking . . . [Minda] knows the mind like the back of his hand . . . [How to Think] is a comprehensive account of thinking and behaviour that showcases the sheer brilliance of the human brain * Reaction *An approachable and engaging book about cognitive psychology for the curious lay reader ... I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in cognitive psychology or simply understanding human behaviour * The Psychologist *

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Book SynopsisFUTURE-PROOFING FOR THINKERS.''What skills and abilities will a student need to prosper in five, ten, or fifteen years'' time?'' In a world of change, where skills become out of date quickly, it is ideas that last. We all need to be prepared for a world that is fluid, global and interdisciplinary. Distinctions between specialties will blur and overlap. Change is happening at electrifying speed. In this vortex there are no maps. Featuring 100 interactive chapters to inspire groundbreaking new ideas, this is perfect for fans of Keri Smith''s Wreck this Journal, Paul Arden''s It''s Not How Good You Are and Rolf Dobelli''s global bestseller The Art of Thinking Clearly.Trade ReviewSome business books are annoying because they try to tell you what to think. This one, however, shows you how to think. It features artfully simple prose, immersive and witty illustrations, and a range of eminently quotable aphorisms by anyone from Socrates to Pamela Anderson. Whatever job you are doing today, this book will help you do it better tomorrow, with a smile on your face... Both fun and stimulating. * Harpers Bazaar Online *

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Book SynopsisFocusing on the earliest years (0-8), the new edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the research, theory, and current practice in the field of child development.The new edition is fully up to date with current policy and legislation and now includes; New Research boxes' in each chapter helping students link theory to practice Increased coverage on children's social and emotional development A brand new companion website including a selection of free SAGE Journal articles, annotated further readings, weblinks and useful online materials.Trade ReviewYou can never know enough, or study too much, when it comes to child development. Books like this, then, are very welcome, not just for students or those beginning their careers, but for more experienced practitioners who want to keep abreast of current research, or need to reflect on their practice or challenge entrenched thinking. Being a second edition, the book has been updated with current policy and legislation. A thorough book without being to "weighty", and each chapter is comprehensively referenced to help broaden your knowledge. -- Neil HentyTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Child Development Chapter 2: Policy and Early Years Practice Chapter 3: Researching Child Development Chapter 4: Physical and Brain Development Chapter 5: Cognition and Memory Chapter 6: Disorders and Development Chapter 7: Health and Development Chapter 8: Emotional Development Chapter 9 Social Development Chapter 10: Language and Literacy Chapter 11: The Role of Play Chapter 12: The Role of the Adult

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Book SynopsisYou could be a genius . . . In The Genius Within, award-winning science writer David Adam reveals how frontier neuroscience can enhance your intelligence – making you smarter, sharper and brighter than you ever thought you could be.What if you have more intelligence than you realize? What if there is a genius inside you, just waiting to be released? And what if the route to better brain power is not hard work or thousands of hours of practice but to simply swallow a pill?Sunday Times bestseller Dr David Adam, author of The Man Who Couldn't Stop, explores the ground-breaking neuroscience of cognitive enhancement that is changing the way the brain and the mind works – to make it better, sharper, more focused and, yes, more intelligent. Sharing his own experiments with revolutionary smart drugs and electrical brain stimulation, he delves into the sinister history of intelligence tests, meets savants and brain hackers and reveals how he boosted his own IQ to cheat his way into Mensa.Going to the heart of how we consider, measure and judge mental ability, The Genius Within asks difficult questions about the science that could rank and define us, and inevitably shape our future.'Witty, sharp and enlightening . . . This book will make you smarter' Adam Rutherford, science writer and presenter of BBC Radio 4's Inside Science.Trade ReviewWitty, sharp and enlightening ... This book will make you smarter -- Adam RutherfordA breezily written pop science book about the quest to find out about what intelligence is and how it can be boosted. -- Robbie Millen * The Sunday Times *Quite simply book of the year, on living with OCD: just buy it now -- Adam Rutherford on The Man Who Couldn't StopA fundamentally important book that will bring a breath of fresh understanding to sufferers . . . It will make you think again -- Sunday Times on The Man Who Couldn't Stop[A] fascinating study of the living nightmare that is obsessive compulsive disorder . . . one of the best and most readable studies of a mental illness to have emerged in recent years . . . an honest and open and, yes, maybe life-changing work -- Matt Haig, Observer, on The Man Who Couldn't StopA brave and helpful contribution to deepening our understanding of the intricate complexities of mental ill-health -- The Times on The Man Who Couldn't StopWhat if you could zap your head or take a pill, like Bradley Cooper in the film Limitless, and become insanely clever? Over the last decade, this sci-fi possibility has started to approach reality, and David Adam’s book is a timely prologue to the brave new world that might await us...Fascinating. * The Guardian *Table of ContentsIntroduction - i: Introduction Chapter - 1: Our Brain Revolution Chapter - 2: Mensa Material Chapter - 3: A Problem of Intelligence Chapter - 4: Treating and Cheating Chapter - 5: Pills and Skills Chapter - 6: The Mutual Autopsy Society Chapter - 7: Born with Brains Chapter - 8: Current Thinking Chapter - 9: The Man Who Learned to Cry Chapter - 10: The Brain and Other Muscles Chapter - 11: The Little Girl Who Could Draw Chapter - 12: The Genius Within Chapter - 13: The Happiest Man on Death Row Chapter - 14: On the Brain Train Chapter - 15: Faster, Stronger, Smarter Acknowledgements - ii: Acknowledgements Section - iii: References

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Book SynopsisA mother of small children trusts her 'gut feelings' and it saves her life.A young dad is able to grieve for his lost baby – using a song.What if there were parts of our minds which we never use, but if awakened, could make us so much happier, connected and alive? What if awakening those parts could bring peace to the conflicts and struggles we all go through?From the cutting edge, where therapy meets neuroscience, Steve Biddulph explores the new concept of 'supersense' – the feelings beneath our feelings – which can guide us to a more awake and free way of living every minute of our lives. And the Four-storey Mansion, a way of using your mind that can be taught to a five-year-old, but can also help the most damaged adult.In Fully Human, Steve Biddulph draws on deeply personal stories from his own life, as well of those of his clients, and from the frontiers of thinking about how the brain works with the body and the wisdom of the 'wild creature' inside all of us. At the peak of a lifetime's work, one of the world's best-known psychotherapists and educators shows how you can be more alive, more connected. More FULLY HUMAN.From the bestselling author of Raising Boys.Trade ReviewAnother wise offering from Steve Biddulph that manages to be both practically helpful and inspiring. He encourages us to tune into our felt selves as well as to connect with a wider sense of belonging. A lovely book. -- Sue Gerhardt, author Why Love Matters A kind and encouraging book, as well as being a helpful and essential tool for navigating modern life. I highlighted various sections and read lots of bits aloud. -- Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of Dear Reader and The Last Act of LoveThis very personal book provides great insight and depth to help us not only survive but to heal, grow and move forward with greater clarity and purpose. I loved this book and found it enormously helpful as I continue to navigate the twists and turns of my life. -- Rosie Batty, campaigner and founder of The Luke Batty FoundationFully Human gives a name and structure to something that we all experience, but mostly ignore; our supersense. As I turned each page I could physically feel a reconnection to this long lost intelligence. This book is rocket fuel to your senses. -- Andy Ramage, author of The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge and Let's Do This!Wise, candid and useful book. -- Fiona Capp * Sydney Morning Herald *

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Book SynopsisForgetting is the most obvious feature of human memory, whether this is everyday forgetfulness, like leaving your keys at home, or more serious medical conditions, such as amnesia. Forgetting: Explaining Memory Failure uses the most up-to-date evidence available to examine the psychological processes behind these extremes and everything in between. It explores why we have so little recollection of our childhood lives, as well as why we may create false memories of events that never happened. In this book, Michael Eysenck & David Groome use cutting-edge research to examine one of the central issues in the study of memory: forgetting. It challenges assumptions about the processing of memory, offering insights into key debates, as well as providing readers with the critical skills to develop their own conclusions on the topic. With chapters from leading figures, this book also emphasises the positive aspects of forgetting, an important and often overlooked area in the field. Trade ReviewWe are all subject to forgetting—sometimes quite dramatic forgetting. In this very readable book, Eysenck, Groome, and a team of experts in the science of memory describe many types and sources of forgetting. Written in a clear and engaging manner, these chapters will be of interest to anyone who has ever wondered how their memory works, and why it fails. Colin M MacLeod -- Colin M MacLeodTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction - Michael Eysenck & David Groome Chapter 2: Childhood forgetting - Harlene Hayne & Jane Herbert Chapter 3: Autobiographical forgetting - Martin Conway Chapter 4: Eyewitness forgetting - Coral Dando Chapter 5: Prospective memory forgetting - Michael Scullin, Seth Koslov & Jarrod Lewis-Peacock Chapter 6: Post-hypnotic amnesia - John F. Kihlstrom Chapter 7: Organic Amnesia - Melissa C. Duff & Neal J. Cohen Chapter 8: Retrieval Inhibition - Karl-Heinz Bäuml, Magdalena Abel & Oliver Kliegl Chapter 9: Motivated Forgetting - David Groome, Michael Eysenck & Robin Law

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Book SynopsisWhat if the most serious personal and global challenges won't be solved with more thinking or talking?The world is louder than ever. It's not just the noise in our ears, but also the noise on our screens and in our heads. 'Silence is golden,' the adage goes. But how do we find it in times like these?Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz take us on an unlikely journey exploring why silence is essential for physical health, mental clarity, professional fulfilment, nourishing relationships, ecological sustainability, and vibrant community. Drawing on lessons from neuroscience, philosophy, business, politics, activism, and the arts, Golden teaches us how to go beyond the ordinary rules and offers tools of mindfulness to help individuals, organisations and whole societies dial down the noise and reclaim pristine quiet.Quietly profound and constantly surprising, Golden is a field guide to finding silence.Trade Review"Golden is a guide to getting out of the shallows and into the depths. It's a synthesis of many disciplines to chart a path toward a deeper, livelier, more aware and more peaceful way of being in the world." * Rebecca Solnit, Bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Hope in the Dark, A Field Guide to Getting Lost, and Wanderlust *"Through the heartfelt stories of teachers like Jarvis Jay Masters, this book shows how to practice patience and compassion in times of fear and distraction. Golden explores why equanimity matters not just for our own resilience and joy, but also for the social and ecological sustainability of this world that we love." * Pema Chödrön Buddhist teacher and bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart and The Places That Scare You *"Marz and Zorn make a convincing link between humanity's modern obsession with the pursuit of dopamine and our addiction to noise. Through extensive research and engaging storytelling, they point the way to more clarity, expansiveness, and calm." * Judson Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. New York Times Bestselling Author of Unwinding Anxiety and The Craving Mind *"Golden makes a radical claim: Unplugging andsavoring silence is one of the best things we can do for ourselves and our world. " * Arianna Huffington Founder & CEO, Thrive Global *"Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz offer us a powerful vision and valuable roadmap for how to repair our society: find more silence." * U.S. Representative Tim Ryan Member of Congress from Ohio and author of A Mindful Nation *

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Book SynopsisWhile emotions are often given a negative connotation people are described as being too emotional or as needing to control their emotions this book demonstrates that emotions are organizing processes that enhance adaptation and problem solving. Within an experiential therapy framework, the volume shows how to work with moment-by-moment emotional processes to resolve various psychological difficulties. The first two sections introduce the process experiential approach to treatment. Exploring the interrelationships among emotion, cognition, and change, the authors develop a powerful, clinically relevant theory of human functioning. The third section, a detailed treatment manual, outlines the general principles and methods of therapy and provides step-by-step directions for six specific types of interventions. Excerpts from actual transcripts exemplify the various methods, illuminating the moment-by-moment process for both the client and the therapist. Trade ReviewBuilding on the experiential theories of psychotherapy developed by Rogers and Perls, as well as their own extensive work, Greenberg, Rice, and Elliott have written a highly sophisticated text. A valuable and unique feature is their effort to relate their approach to constructive information processing and the adaptive role of emotion in human functioning. Finally, the book contains a detailed manual of specific methods of therapeutic intervention. The work will predictably have a significant influence on theory, research, and practice in psychotherapy. --Hans H. Strupp, Ph.D., Vanderbilt UniversityGreenberg, Rice, and Elliott have written an immensely valuable book that deserves to be read by psychotherapists of all persuasions. It is theoretically innovative and clinically practical. Their view of emotional experience and its role in individual self-organization reflects a remarkable convergence of cognitive, constructivist, and psychodynamic perspectives, and it highlights the fact that effective therapists must be skilled in fencing and facilitating both subtle and intense experiences within the therapeutic encounter. Their treatment tasks give concrete and practical illustrations of what to do in a variety of common developmental dilemmas. Throughout the volume, the authors convey their own considerable sensitivity and clinical expertise. This is a major work in experiential psychotherapy and a wonderful contribution to psychotherapy process. --Michael J. Mahoney, Ph.D., University of North TexasDrs. Greenberg, Rice, and Elliot have written an excellent treatment manual/graduate text book which details in admirable specificity the theory and procedures of a modern experiential psychotherapy. I would recommend this book to any of my colleagues who want to know the specifics of experiential psychotherapy. My students consistently rate this book highly. --Barry E. Wolfe, Ph.D., The Virginia Campus of the American Schools of Professional Psychology; Course: Client-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy; advanced graduate students - A very impressive book. It is practical, makes a significant contribution to theory building in psychotherapy, and is research based....contributes significantly to our understanding of the psychotherapy process. Readers with a hypnotherapeutic orientation, who traditionally explore with clients the domain where emotion, cognition, and behavior intersect, should find a treasure of concepts and practical interventions to extend their therapeutic repertoire. --American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 11/3/1996Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Introduction to the Approach 2. A Process Facilitative Approach to TherapyII. Theory: Emotion and Cognition in Change 3. Perspectives on Human Functioning 4. Towards an Experiential Theory of Functioning 5. DysfunctionIII. The Manual: Basic Principles and Task-Guided Interventions 1. Treatment Manual: The General Approach 6. Treatment Principles for a Process Experiential Approach 7. What the Therapist Does: Experiential Response Intentions and Modes 2. The Treatment Tasks 8. Systematic Evocative Unfolding at a Marker of a Problematic Reaction Point 9. Experiential Focusing for an Unclear Felt Sense10. Two Chair Dialogue at a Self-Evaluative Split11. Two Chair Enactment for Self-Interruption Split12. Empty-Chair Work and Unfinished Business13. Empathic Affirmation at a Marker of Intense VulnerabilityIV. Conclusion14. Applying the Process Experiential Approach15. The Process Experiential Approach: An Overview, Research, Theory, and the Future

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Book SynopsisAnyone can think more creatively and unlock innovation.Creativity is the key to innovation, but too many projects and teams are organized in ways that stifle new ideas. You need to ensure that creativity can thrive—and that you are part of the process.Fortunately, anyone can use method-driven approaches to teach and learn creativity. The HBR Guide to Unlocking Creativity will show you how to reach your creative potential, manage creative collaboration, and achieve groundbreaking results.This guide will help you: Understand the neuroscience of creativity Run better brainstorming sessions—in person or virtually Use design thinking to generate new solutions Model a mindset of curiosity and experimentation Balance creativity with productivity Bring breakthrough ideas to life Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

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Book SynopsisBusiness success begins with trust.Trust is the basis for all that we do as leaders and as organizations. Employees who trust their employers are more productive and creative. Businesses that earn their customers' trust maintain better relationships and reap better results. Meanwhile, breaches of trust between companies and the public are becoming more frequent—and more costly.If you read nothing else on trust, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you build, maintain, and repair trust, both as a leader and as a company.This book will inspire you to: Develop trust through competence, legitimacy, and impact Understand the neuroscience of trust Follow through on your commitments to stakeholders Negotiate better with an untrustworthy counterpart See your company through the eyes of your customers Rebuild relationships after a breakdown of trust This collection of articles includes "Begin with Trust," by Frances X. Frei and Anne Morriss; "The Neuroscience of Trust," by Paul J. Zak; "Dig, Bridge, Collectively Act," by Tina Opie and Beth A. Livingston; "Rethinking Trust," by Roderick M. Kramer; "How to Negotiate with a Liar," by Leslie K. John; "The Enemies of Trust," by Robert M. Galford and Anne Seibold Drapeau; "Don't Let Cynicism Undermine Your Workplace," by Jamil Zaki; "The Trust Crisis," by Sandra J. Sucher and Shalene Gupta; "Customer Data: Designing for Transparency and Trust," by Timothy Morey, Theodore "Theo" Forbath, and Allison Schoop; "Operational Transparency," by Ryan W. Buell; and "The Organizational Apology," by Maurice E. Schweitzer, Alison Wood Brooks, and Adam D. Galinsky.HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.

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Book SynopsisA novelist and a neuroscientist uncover the secrets of human memory.What makes us remember? Why do we forget? And what, exactly, is a memory?With playfulness and intelligence, Adventures in Memory answers these questions and more, offering an illuminating look at one of our most fascinating faculties. The authors—two Norwegian sisters, one a neuropsychologist and the other an acclaimed writer—skillfully interweave history, research, and exceptional personal stories, taking readers on a captivating exploration of the evolving understanding of the science of memory from the Renaissance discovery of the hippocampus—named after the seahorse it resembles—up to the present day. Mixing metaphor with meta-analysis, they embark on an incredible journey: “diving for seahorses” for a memory experiment in Oslo fjord, racing taxis through London, and “time-traveling” to the future to reveal thought-provoking insights into remembering and forgetting. Along the way they interview experts of all stripes, from the world’s top neuroscientists to famous novelists, to help explain how memory works, why it sometimes fails, and what we can do to improve it.Filled with cutting-edge research and nimble storytelling, the result is a charming—and memorable—adventure through human memory.Trade Review"An accessible book, which makes it all the more joyful."—NYLON"There are many reasons to read this book, not least because it is fascinating to the point of being slightly disturbing."—The Times"Takes the reader on a tour of the past 450 years of memory research."—The Lancet, Neurology"Hilde and Ylva Østby are well aware that they are working close to the core of human identity and that is complex terrain. They are fine guides to a forgotten world."—Sydney Morning Herald"Poets and novelists got a head start, but for some 140 years now scientists, too, have been wrestling with memory. It’s this struggle that two Norwegian sisters, the novelist Hilde Østby and the neuropsychologist Ylva Østby, tackle in their engrossing book."—Undark Magazine"The book is very poetic, interleaving neuroscience with literary classics and personal recollections. The result is much more introspective and emotional than other works on the subject, which can be more obsessively technical but less relatable."—Science Borealis"Gorgeously researched and written, this is science told as a page-turner rather than a treatise. Be prepared to emerge with a different sense of your life’s memories. A book you can’t forget."—David Eagleman, PhD, neuroscientist, New York Times bestselling author, creator, and presenter of the PBS television series The Brain"It is rare that a book of neuroscience can be equal parts mystery, history, literature, and science, but what could be more appropriate for a deep dive into research on memory? Hilde and Ylva Østby are the 21st-century, neuroscience equivalent of the Brontë sisters."—Maryanne Wolf, author of Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain"The Østby sisters—one a novelist and the other a neuropsychologist—have combined their strengths to produce a lyrically written and lucidly reasoned exploration of how memory works. Adventures in Memory is full of fascinating characters and indelible scenes that will continue tumbling around in your mind long after you’ve turned its last page."—Luke Dittrich, author of Patient H.M.: A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets"Memory is one of the most important capacities we possess. Sometimes it is right, but often it is terribly wrong. In Adventures in Memory, we learn, through science and stories, just how good and how bad it can be. In this engaging book, the Østby sisters introduce us to some of the leading scientists and famous memory personalities. Be prepared to be educated and entertained at the same time."—Elizabeth Loftus, PhD, false memory expert and author of Eyewitness Testimony

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Book SynopsisWHAT EXACTLY ARE HALLUCINATIONS? ARE THEY ACTUALLY DOORS TO ANOTHER REALITY? Anthony Peake thinks so. In this stunning new book Peake takes the work of Aldous Huxley and updates it using the latest information from such seemingly unrelated fields as quantum mechanics, neurochemistry and consciousness studies. This work follows on from Peake's groundbreaking books The Out-of-Body Experience and The Infinite Mindfield.Trade Review“This book not only opens the doors to perception, its careful attention to scholarship and exceptional intellectual clarity throws them wide open.” —Whitley Strieber, author of Communion and co-author of Super Natural “Anthony Peake’s fascinating book explores the underlying nature of consciousness as it is revealed through various syndromes and disorders. The book combines scientific evidence with philosophical inquiry in an elegant way, posing deep questions about what we experience as reality. A great read!” —Daniel Pinchbeck, author of How Soon is Now? and Breaking Open the Head “In this deeply insightful book, Peake discusses the neurological, neurochemical, physiological and psychological correlations between pathological conditions and anomalous states of consciousness that are often associated with these conditions. Peake draws attention to commonalities between some of these conditions in regards to how they are linked on the spectrum of consciousness and highlights that a renewed perspective on consciousness could remove the seemingly ‘paranormal’ labels given to anomalous states. More importantly, it gives us a deeper understanding of pathological conditions such as epilepsy, migraine and schizophrenia and provides us with insight into how to develop potential therapeutic strategies for those who live with these conditions.” —Dr Penny Sartori, author of The Wisdom of Near-Death Experiences “Anthony Peake is engaged in one of the most important strands of ontological inquiry of modern times, unravelling the Gordian Knot that is the mystery of our existence. Boldly researched, patiently detailed and with clearly explained examples of ‘experience anomalies’, this book underpins his non-mystical model of immortality, showing how our bi-cameral brains might interface with the universal Pleroma.” —Bob Rickard, founder and editor of Fortean Times

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Book SynopsisFirst English translation of the French cult classic L'Homme Superlumineux which offers a mind-blowing account of human consciousness and the nature of reality that will change the way readers see the world.

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Book SynopsisReality is much more than the physical world before us. In Expanding Reality, Mario Beauregard examines a variety of phenomena investigated by the most open-minded and visionary scientists. These phenomena provide the evidence that mind, consciousness, and spirit cannot be simply reduced to electrical and chemical activity in the brain.

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Book SynopsisWe all daydream. We've all experienced that moment when we suddenly realise that instead of paying attention in a meeting or reading a book, our mind has wandered. In that moment, our conscious mind has detached from the current task at hand and has drifted elsewhere. But what if we could harness that power to increase creativity and focus our thoughts?Our attention is a powerful lens which allows us to pick out and filter relevant details from the vast amounts of information our brains receive - so how does our brain decide where to go when it wanders, and why does it focus on one thing over another? How important is daydreaming and why do we do it?Traditionally daydreaming was considered to be a single state of mind. However, recent research has shown that not only are there different states of daydreaming, but these states are actually governed by different neurological pathways, meaning not all mind-wandering is the same!Here, Arnaud Delorme PhD examines the science and theory behind why we daydream, examining its potential purpose. He shows you how to tame your 'monkey mind' and offers easy techniques that will enable you to develop the skill of mind wandering to improve your mood and foster greater creativity."Dr. Arnaud Delorme delves deep into the mysteries of daydreaming in his latest book. Unveiling the diverse neurological pathways of mind wandering, he offers a compelling exploration of how our thoughts are formed and how they shape our perception of the world, integrating scientific rigor with the wisdom of ancient meditation practices."- Deepak Chopra, founder of the Chopra Foundation and Chopra Global, clinical professor at the University of California, Honorary Fellow in Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, and author of over 90 books, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. "We all daydream. You are likely doing it right now as you read this endorsement, but Delorme is on a mission to show the world that far from being a waste of time, mind-wandering can become the very best use of your time. If you have ever been curious about how your mind works, and how to make your thoughts work for you rather than against you, this book is seminal - destined to become a science meets spirit classic read."- Theresa Cheung, Sunday Times Top-10 bestselling dreams and spiritual author, host of White Shores podcast."Dr. Arnaud Delorme's book deconstructs the ubiquitous phenomenon of mind wandering and even explores the fundamental nature of thoughts themselves. It is essential to us all - for the management of everyday living and overall well-being. The book's synthesis of science and practical exercises is nothing short of profound."­- Mark Gober, award-winning author of An End to Upside Down Thinking and board member at the Institute of Noetic Sciences"Delorme skilfully merges what is known about mind-wandering from cognitive psychology and the neurosciences, but this book is not just a dry scientific treatise . . . Highly recommended for those seeking to tame, or at least to understand, the ever-wandering mind."- Dean Radin PhD, Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and author of Real Magic and other books"Join Dr. Arnaud Delorme on a fascinating journey into the human mind. His book not only uncovers the complex science behind daydreaming but also harmonizes it with timeless meditation teachings. This rare blend provides profound insights into taming and harnessing our thoughts to reshape our reality."- Thomas Brothy, Ph.D., president of California Institute for Human Science and author"With the perspective and tools that this book provides, readers will be equipped to both effectively manage their mind wandering and to discover for themselves the potential unique ways in which they flow down the stream of consciousness."- Jonathan Schooler, PhD, Distinguished Professor UC Santa Barbara"A groundbreaking work! Dr. Delorme skilfully guides us through the labyrinth of our own minds. His practical techniques for harnessing your mind are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance focus, mood, and creativity. This book is a rare blend of scientific depth and accessible wisdom."- Prof. Steven Laureys, neurologist, keynote speaker and author of The No-Nonsense Meditation Book"In this engaging and highly accessible book, Delorme offers a refreshingly balanced approach to competing theories about why our minds wander, even when we try valiantly to focus our attention. While the book is a feast for our intellect, the dessert comes when Delorme offers simple practices to help us think clearly and effectively. At a time when we are living with weapons of mass distraction that can easily throw us off course, Delorme gives us effective tools to find clarity and focus."- Marilyn Schlitz, Ph.D., author of Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life

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Book SynopsisThis innovative book sets out practical guidance for people with dementia, their families and carers on reducing the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Applying a 'rementia' based approach to dementia care, Jackie Pool shows how therapeutic cognitive rehabilitation techniques can be used to reduce symptoms of dementia and ultimately improve quality of life for people living with dementia.Covering topics such as nutrition, stress, communication, memory and sleep, it provides all the tools and information necessary to build a personalised and flexible self-care plan which will improve and sustain quality of life. By clearing away the myths and stigma surrounding dementia, this book creates room for cooperation, creativity and hope.

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Book SynopsisWithin psychology, emotion is often treated as something private and personal. In contrast, this book tries to understand emotion from the 'outside,' by examining the everyday social settings in which it operates. Three levels of social influence are considered in decreasing order of inclusiveness, starting with the surrounding culture and subculture, moving on to the more delimited organization or group, and finally focusing on the interpersonal setting.Trade Review"This is one of the best and most comprehensive treatments of emotion available today. The authors, each an accomplished researcher in his or her own right, have done a superb job integrating a large and diverse set data. Theoretically sound, empirically grounded, and global in scope, the book is also clearly and engagingly written. A major accomplishment." -- James R. Averill, University of Massachusetts, Amherst"At first glance, emotions are simple, biological events inside a person. This important book by three distinguished researchers argues, convincingly, that emotions are not so simple. Instead, they are deeply social events. This book is required reading for anyone who deals on a practical or a scientific level with emotion." -- James A. Russell, Boston College"An exciting movement is occurring in the psychology of emotions. Rather than seeing emotions only in the heads and bodies of individuals, psychologists are beginning to explore how emotions align and realign relationships between people. Anyone interested in this fascinating new direction could do no better than to read the book by Brian Parkinson, Agneta Fischer and Tony Manstead: a fine book on an up-to-the-moment topic." -- Keith Oatley, University of Toronto"The authors present a deeply social conception of emotion with arguments that are passionate yet balanced, scholarly yet accessible. Anyone with an interest in human emotions will want to read this book." -- W. Gerrod Parrott, Georgetown University"This is one of the best and most comprehensive treatments of emotion available today. The authors, each an accomplished researcher in his or her own right, have done a superb job integrating a large and diverse set data. Theoretically sound, empirically grounded, and global in scope, the book is also clearly and engagingly written. A major accomplishment." -- James R. Averill, University of Massachusetts, Amherst"At first glance, emotions are simple, biological events inside a person. This important book by three distinguished researchers argues, convincingly, that emotions are not so simple. Instead, they are deeply social events. This book is required reading for anyone who deals on a practical or a scientific level with emotion." -- James A. Russell, Boston College"An exciting movement is occurring in the psychology of emotions. Rather than seeing emotions only in the heads and bodies of individuals, psychologists are beginning to explore how emotions align and realign relationships between people. Anyone interested in this fascinating new direction could do no better than to read the book by Brian Parkinson, Agneta Fischer and Tony Manstead: a fine book on an up-to-the-moment topic." -- Keith Oatley, University of Toronto"The authors present a deeply social conception of emotion with arguments that are passionate yet balanced, scholarly yet accessible. Anyone with an interest in human emotions will want to read this book." -- W. Gerrod Parrott, Georgetown UniversityTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 Emotion's Place in the Social WorldChapter 2 Emotional Meaning Across CulturesChapter 3 Cultural Variation in EmotionChapter 4 Group EmotionChapter 5 Intergroup EmotionChapter 6 Moving Faces in Interpersonal LifeChapter 7 Interpersonal EmotionsChapter 8 Interconnecting ContextsReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index

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Book SynopsisSelf-esteem is the building block of therapy and wellness and is crucial in overcoming depression and anxiety and in leading a fulfilling, functional life. Filled with hundreds of practical activities to help clients build their self-esteem as they become increasingly mindful and self-aware, this book contains a rich assortment of approaches from art therapy, dialectical behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapy. The innovative and established methods examined in the book are based on sound, evidence-based techniques, illustrated with real client experiences, to help therapists gain a greater understanding of how the approaches take effect. This is an essential resource of activities for all art therapists, as well as counsellors, psychologists, other mental health professionals and social workers interested in using art therapy techniques in their work. It is appropriate for use with a wide variety of clients and patients, including those suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.Trade ReviewSusan Buchalter's book offers art therapists a broad range of practical exercises and techniques for enhancing self-esteem in adults. Practitioners may find this book a useful resource, particularly when applied alongside more directive approaches such as CBT and DBT. -- Debbie Michaels, HCPC Registered Art Psychotherapist and Associate Lecturer, Art Therapy Northern ProgrammeTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Art Therapy. 2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 3. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. 4. Mindfulness. 5. Self-Awareness. 6. Self-Care. 7. Reflective Writing. 8. Diverse Directives. 9. Advice on How to Lead a Healthier, Happier, More Fulfilling Life. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisDonna Williams' challenging book, written by an autistic person for people with autism and related disorders, carers, and the professionals who work with them, is a practical handbook to understanding, living with and working with autism. Exploring autism from the inside, it shows clearly how the behaviours associated with autism can have a range of different causes, and in many cases reflect the autistic person's attempt to gain control over their internal world. The sensory and perceptual problems that challenge a person with autism are described in depth, together with strategies for tackling them so as to enable that person to take more control of their lives. Donna Williams comments on the various approaches to autism, drawing out those strategies that are of real use, and explaining why some approaches may prove counterproductive, leaving the autistic person feeling even more isolated and misunderstood.Taking the view that understanding autism is the key to managing the condition, Donna Williams' book will bring illumination to all those who have felt baffled and frustrated by the outside appearance of autism. It contains a wealth of helpful suggestions, insights and new ideas, exploding old myths and promoting a view that all those involved with autism will find empowering and creative.Trade ReviewA book written by someone who has experienced the difficulties from the inside must give rare insight into the living with autism. For Occupational Therapists one of the greatest values of Donna Williams' book is that she looks at many different aspects, particularly the sensory problems, and relates theory to everyday living. She describes most of the treatment approaches available and judges their value from her own experience and from a sound theoretical basis. Donna Williams' book gives insight into autism and brings hope. She makes us look again and see that more can be achieves if the difficulties are understood better and more appropriate help given. It is a book that empowers the reader and rekindles enthusiasm. Well worth buying. It is well worth reading the whole book but it is also a volume that you can dip into. If you can't buy this book then borrow it. Anyone working with autism needs to know what this remarkable woman is telling us. -- NAPOT JournalI found Donna Williams' book invaluable. It is a book that works to integrate what is needed and what it feels like from the inside of autism. I shall refer to it to help me think of how someone with autism may be experiencing their work and shall certainly recommend it to parents and other professionals. -- The Canadian Child Psychiatry ReviewAutism: An Inside-Out Approach is an insightful look at autism that goes beyond symptoms and behaviors. This book is written by an eloquent author who lives with autism every day. Donna Williams suggests both detailed theory and practical day-to-day strategies for addressing specific challenges of individuals who, like her, have some type of autism or Asperger syndrome. Williams uses her initial chapters to tell her story and to set up her general theory… Autism: An Inside-Out Approach is a must read for all professionals and care-givers in the field of autism. It is thought provoking and dense with practical real-world suggestions and strategies. Readers must be cautious, however, because Williams' theories are the personal beliefs of an individual with autism, based on her own unique life experiences. She offers little scientific support for her ideas, and yet many will ring true with anyone who knows individuals with these characteristics. Many scientific studies have come and gone over the years, without having a significant impact on the type of support that is given to persons who have autism. Not just despite its subjectivity and personal nature, but because of it, this articulate approach by someone who has lived with autism may affect the ways in which professionals approach autism for years to come. -- Focus on Autism and Other Developmental DisabilitiesTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword. Introduction. 1. A Bucket Full of Jigsaws. 2. What is This Thing Called `Autism'? 3. Tackling the Bogie-Man of `Autism'. 4. The Mixed Bag Found in One Classroom. 5. Approaches to `Autism'. 6. The Straws on the Camel's Back. 7. Problems of Connection. 8. Revisiting Adaptations and Compensations. 9. Artificial Limbs. 10. `Hyper-Connection'. 11. Problems of Tolerance. 12. Problems of Control. 13. Communication. 14. Sleepwalker-Sleeptalkers. 15. `Savant Skills'. 16. Personality. 17. Asperger Syndrome? 18. Seeing `Systems'. 19. Education. Appendix: Hints. Contacts Pages.

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Book SynopsisBeyond Atomic Habits, a practical and evidence-based guide by a world-renowned researcher on hacking your habits for lasting change.If you've ever set a goal to start a new habit or break an old one and you fell off the wagon; if you've been in a cycle of yo-yo dieting, phone scrolling or alarm snoozing; or if you intend to do one thing but end up doing another, then you're in the right place.Why do you find yourself repeating unwanted patterns? What do you do when exhaustion creeps in and you lose your willpower? The good news is it's never too late to reprogram your habits. But how long does it really take and how can you make the changes stick?Leading habit researcher Dr Gina Cleo reveals revolutionary breakthroughs in behavioural science that will help you uncover how your brain works, and how to rewire it to make instant and lasting change in your life.Discover evidence-based techniques to break free from unwanted habits, master your motivation and navigate setbacks to achieve the lifestyle you've always wanted, no matter what stage of life you're in.Packed with practical insights, inspiring stories and surprisingly simple activities to try today, The Habit Revolution is your guide to a life magnificently remastered through the incredible power of habits.Trade Review'Inspiring, insightful and practical. Everyone needs to read this book.' Dave Hughes'Gina's transformative journey from trauma to self-efficacy guru is an inspiration that resonates with many. This book highlights the relatable challenges and evidence-based, practical steps to change our behaviour in ways that support our wellbeing. Her insightful and compassionate advice is worth keeping as a timeless resource to go back to, no matter what stage of our lives we are in.' Dr Magnolia Cardona, Associate Professor of Implementation Science at the School of Psychology, University of Queensland'In The Habit Revolution, Dr Gina Cleo reveals the secrets to lasting change. Her passion for empowering others is fuelled by her own lived experience and unparalleled professional expertise. This book will enlighten you and inspire you to live a life of positive habits.' Dr Oyungerel Byambasuren, Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: The power of habitsWhat is a habit?Why we form habitsHabits versus intentionsHabit triggersHow to create new habitsBreaking old habitsThe neuroscience of habitsMicro habitsWhere is my self-control?How long it really takes to make or change a habitThe recipe for changeMastering motivationDo something differentGoal-setting essentials and pitfallsDealing with setbacksConclusionAppendix: The finer details of motivational theoryAcknowledgementsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisArtificial intelligence changes everything. This book encourages readers to consider the challenges of the digital transformation driven by Artificial Intelligence. The reader will discover why this transformation is to be regarded as the greatest cultural revolution since the invention of mass printing and how it can be shaped positively in a value-oriented way. The author pursues the thesis that intelligent objects on the internet, as well as physical objects, are attaining their own consciousness. Using many examples, he shows how these digital companions become our digital partners. This non-fiction book provides many suggestions for one's own living and working environment and is full of examples of how artificial intelligence systems can be implemented. The reader learns what is already possible today and what can be expected in the next ten to twenty years. The book is of interest to anyone interested in AI and the digital transformation - from those responsible in companies, public institutions, and in politics, to all teachers and parents who want to understand what the next generation can expect.Trade Review“This book might be worth reading for someone who wants to inform themselves about the challenges of coming digital transformations (including AI) in popular style … .” (G. Haring, Computing Reviews, August 11, 2022)Table of ContentsChapter 1 . It's all about us.- Chapter 2 . The Objects of This World Become Intelligent .- chapter 3. How did Artificial Intelligence come into being and where do we stand today? .- Chapter 4. Can Machines have their own Consciousness? .- Chapter 5. The Homo Zappiens .- Chapter 6. The Inverse Gutenberg Revolution .- Chapter 7. The Age of Hybrid Intelligence .- Chapter 8. The Digital System Landscape .- Chapter 9. On the Way to new Business models .- Chapter 10. Artificial Intelligence is a Gamechanger of all Jobs .- Chapter 11. Everything is linked to everything and becomes transparent .- Chapter 12. The ethical and legal Implications .- Chapter 13. Guidelines for the necessary Redesign of our regulatory Systems in Industry and Society .

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Book SynopsisThis book examines a century of research on the relationship between bilingualism and intelligence and relates it to more recent research on bilingualism and executive functioning. In doing so, it highlights how bilingualism research has been understood and used by wider society and its impact on current debates in cognitive science as well as language policy and education. The book probes the correlation between the fact that while early intelligence research suggested a negative effect of bilingualism on intelligence, the so-called “Bilingual Problem”, later research implied a positive effect, “the Bilingual Advantage.” It questions whether the negative consequences that arose from the Bilingual Problem are influencing researchers’ reluctance to let go of the Bilingual Advantage. Findings on both the bilingual ‘advantage’ and ‘disadvantage’ are shown to have suffered from similar methodological problems, with research into the former finding itself at the centre of the ongoing replication crisis in psychology. This book provides fresh insights that will be of particular interest to students and scholars of cognitive psychology, psycholinguistics, bilingualism, applied linguistics, education and the history of science.Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Bilingual Education in the Early Twentieth Century3. The Bilingual Problem4. Mid-Twentieth Century: Bilingualism and Intelligence5. Late Twentieth Century: Meta-Linguistics6. The Bilingual Advantage7. Is Bilingualism Good or Bad?

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Book SynopsisHe has brought a whiff of fresh air to the art of oratory. He has altered the lexicon of rhetoric and eloquence by his sheer brilliance and fluency. Addressing everyone from schoolchildren to the houses of the US Congress, Narendra Modi has touched billions of hearts.In this book, Virender Kapoor shows you how to speak, persuade and motivate like Narendra Modi. Starting with an analysis of his inspiring rise from humble origins to the post of prime minister, the author goes on to show how Modi always appears to speak from the heart; how he uses facts and figures to substantiate his arguments; how he makes optimum use of similes, metaphors and word puns; how he tailors his speeches according to his audience; and his unique ways of packaging and presenting ideas.Relatable and inspiring, this book will show you how to become not just a good speaker, but a great one, like Prime Minister Modi.

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Book Synopsis'Dr Bob was our pediatrician. If we could trust him with our kids, you can trust him with how to learn better. I discovered many surprising truths about learning in this book, so follow the scientific research and become a better learner.'Guy KawasakiBestselling book author, chief evangelist of Canva and creator of the 'Remarkable People' podcast Most 'how to learn' books focus only on study techniques. However, knowing these study techniques doesn't guarantee they will be successfully implemented. Based on Professor Kamei's popular undergraduate course at the National University of Singapore, the author shares his unique perspective as an educator and physician to provide a strategic approach to learning that will benefit all students looking to optimize their learning.His extensive experience with helping students with their studies has identified a wide variety of reasons why they were not learning properly. What throws many learners off is that they hold certain myths that result in poor study habits. Learners who understand the truth behind these myths can use this knowledge to better plan their study and have an advantage over others that don't.Furthermore, modifying your study methods won't make much difference if you are too sleepy to learn or lack the motivation and self-discipline to pick up a book. These foundational aspects of learning also need to be solidly in place. This book takes learners through the author's holistic method to help students learn better and meet whatever learning challenges they face.Learners of all ages who wish to optimize their learning will benefit from this book, as well as educators seeking an approach to help their students learn better.Related Link(s)

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Book SynopsisGenius is a fascinating topic. Everyone has an opinion on it, but not a lot of clarity. Much has been written on the subject - biographies, autobiographies, technical books, popular science books, and practical manuals - but genius in all of its dimensions has yet to be addressed. This book seeks to remedy that. What follows is a work of significant breadth that hopes to facilitate a nuanced popular understanding of the definition of genius, examining all of the main theories and approaches regarding the nature and origin of brilliance, the cognitive path that geniuses follow, and the difference that exists between “geniuses” on one side and “normal people” on the other. Pragmatic indications surrounding this issue are also examined, regarding such questions as: is it possible to become a genius or is genius innate? If it is possible, what is the path – no doubt long and difficult – that one must take? Is there a method for becoming a genius that can be taught and learned? This book will appeal to anyone who has ever contemplated great ideas and works and wondered how they came into being.Trade Review“From historical and linguistic aspects to artificial intelligence (AI), the book presents centuries of thought and research on genius and related topics, including creativity, neurology, psychology, and environmental factors. … The book is written in a mixed style … . Manzocco provides many references that should help readers who want a deeper dive into any of the topics discussed in the book.” (Yishai Feldman, Computing Reviews, October 23, 2023)Table of ContentsIntroductionWhy do geniuses fascinate us? The genius as a new “hero myth” Chapter One Origin and history of the concept of genius. The scientific study of genius. How do we measure genius? Definition of genius. How do we determine who is a genius and who is not ? The concept of “misunderstood genius” and “forgotten genius” Chapter Two The typologies of genius. Is there a “generic” genius or is genius always “specialized”? Is it possible to be a genius in multiple sectors of knowledge? Genius and multiple intelligences. Political genius, military genius and business genius. Does it make sense to talk about “evil genius”? The concept of “reverse genius” (for example consider the movies of Ed Wood, so badly made as to become classics) Chapter Three Nature or culture? What produces genius, genetics, environment, free–will (if it exists), or a mixture of these things? What role does trauma have in the development of a genius? And what about education? Up to what point is genius self-taught? Among other things in this chapter we will introduce the “Darwinian theory of genius,” promoted by Dean Keith Simonton Chapter Four Genius and talent. How do they differ? Fifth Chapter Genius, IQ and intelligence. Why the link between IQ and genius is actually weak Chapter Six Genius and creativity. “Normal” creativity and “genius” creativity, difference of degree or qualitative difference? Chapter Seven Neurobiology of genius. The myth of Einstein 's brain Chapter Eight The “stroke of genius”, definition and psychological processes involved. Eureka and insight; inspiration and preparatory work. The cognitive process that leads to brilliant work: heuristics vs algorithms. Genius and serendipity Chapter Nine Is there a typical genius personality? Genius and “chameleon” personality. Genius and madness. Does madness help or hinder the work of genius? Chapter Ten Lifecycle of the genius. Surviving your own genius. The “swan song” phenomenon (the last great work of genius before the death); genius and the relationship with death. “Precocious” genius and “late bloomers” Chapter Eleven Sociability and loneliness, the presence of partners and mentors, teamwork and the concept of being “on the shoulders of giants.” Collective genius, historical epochs, zeitgeist and individual genius. Parallel discoveries Chapter Twelve What do geniuses think of their genius? Philosophy and genius; philosophy of genius. Is the genius aware of being so? Chapter Thirteenth Anders Ericsson and “deliberate practice,” or how to become a genius. Genius, performance and the rule of ten thousand hours of practice. The concept of cognitive modifiability. Can you become a genius? The geniuses and us, the “normal people.” Genius, deliberate practice and the world of sportChapter Fourteenth The future of genius. Genius and AI. Genius and Genetic Engineering. Is it - or will it be – possible to reproduce genius?

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Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of the human brain that combines “the leading edge of consciousness science with surprisingly personal and philosophical reflection . . . shedding light on how scientists really think”—this is “science writing at its best” (Times Higher Education). In which a scientist searches for an empirical explanation for phenomenal experience, spurred by his instinctual belief that life is meaningful. What links conscious experience of pain, joy, color, and smell to bioelectrical activity in the brain? How can anything physical give rise to nonphysical, subjective, conscious states? Christof Koch has devoted much of his career to bridging the seemingly unbridgeable gap between the physics of the brain and phenomenal experience. This engaging book—part scientific overview, part memoir, part futurist speculation—describes Koch’s search for an empirical explanation for consciousne

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