The human brain is an impossibly complex and delicate instrument - capable of extraordinary calculations, abundant creativity and linguistic dexterity. But the brain is not just the most brilliant of evolutionary wonders. It's also one of the most bizarre.This book shows a whole other side of how brains work - from the patient who is afraid to take a shower because she fears her body will slip down the drain to a man who is convinced, against all evidence, that he is a cat, and a w...

Brain science at its most accessible, informative and intriguing.The human brain is an impossibly complex and delicate instrument - capable of extraordinary calculations, abundant creativity and linguistic dexterity. But the brain is not just the most brilliant of evolutionary wonders. It's also one of the most bizarre.This audiobook shows a whole other side of how brains work - from the patient who is afraid to take a shower because she fears her body will...

**“Fascinating. Doidge’s book is a remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain.”—Oliver Sacks, MD, author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a HatWhat is neuroplasticity? Is it possible to change your brain? Norman Doidge’s inspiring guide to the new brain science explains all of this and more**An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable, and proving...

In recent years neuroscientists have uncovered the countless ways our brain trips us up in day-to-day life, from its propensity toward irrational thought to how our intuitions deceive us. The latest research on sleep, however, points in the opposite direction. Where old wives tales have long advised to "sleep on a problem," today scientists are discovering the truth behind these folk sayings,and how the busy brain radically improves our minds through sleep and dreams. In The Secret Wor...

This guide covers the basic principles of psychology for introductory courses. It includes information on sensation, perception, memory, personality, abnormal behavior and much more.

For both clinicians and their clients there is tremendous value in understanding the psychophysiology of trauma and knowing what to do about its manifestations.This book illuminates that physiology, shining a bright light on the impact of trauma on the body and the phenomenon of somatic memory.It is now thought that people who have been traumatized hold an implicit memory of traumatic events in their brains and bodies. That memory is often expressed in the symptomatology of...

Psychology: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers) is an essential guide for anyone interested in understanding the fundamental concepts of psychology. This comprehensive book is structured in a clear question-and-answer format, making complex psychological concepts accessible and easy to grasp.Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply curious about human behavior, this book offers valuable insights into a wide range of psychological topics. From the basics of psy...

A groundbreaking investigation of the brain’s hidden logic behind our strangest behaviors, and of how conscious and unconscious systems interact in order to create our experience and preserve our sense of self.From bizarre dreams and hallucinations to schizophrenia and multiple personalities, the human brain is responsible for a diverse spectrum of strange thoughts and behaviors. When observed from the outside, these phenomena are often written off as being just “crazy,” but what i...

In 1953, 27-year-old Henry Gustave Molaison underwent an experimental "psychosurgical" procedure -- a targeted lobotomy -- in an effort to alleviate his debilitating epilepsy. The outcome was unexpected -- when Henry awoke, he could no longer form new memories, and for the rest of his life would be trapped in the moment.But Henry's tragedy would prove a gift to humanity. As renowned neuroscientist Suzanne Corkin explains in Permanent Present Tense, she and her colleagues b...

The signs of schizophrenia, are but symptoms of the disorder and include dysfunction in various areas of primary importance: thought, perception and attention, motor behavior, and emotional or affective state in different areas of operation ' existence. The range of problems of people who are diagnosed with schizophrenia is extensive, although patients typically occur only some of these problems. The DSM describes three types of schizophrenia, in agreement with the different symptoms shown...

There is a new ebook available that has been carefully crafted to help you understand the various diagnoses and mental health problems that are common today.On the pages of this concise, yet comprehensive ebook you will also find many remedies to assist you in supporting individuals who suffer from these conditions.Here is just some of what you will learn:What mental illnesses really are – we all experience stress, trauma and drama in our live...

A guide to breaking free from anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, getting the best alternative therapy, Benzodiazepines, cognitive-behavior therapy, OCD Treatment and more.