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Great Myths of the Brain

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Great Myths of the Brain introduces readers to the field of neuroscience by examining popular myths about the human brain. - Explores commonly-held myths of the brain through the lens of scientific research, backing up claims with studies and other evidence from the literature - Looks at enduring myths such as “Do we only use 10% of our brain?”, “Pregnant women lose their mind”, “Right-brained people are more creative” and many more. - Delves into myths relating to specific brain disorders, including epilepsy, autism, dementia, and others - Written engagingly and accessibly for students and lay readers alike, providing a unique introduction to the study of the brain - Teaches readers how to spot neuro hype and neuro-nonsense claims in the media

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Year:

2014

Publisher:

Wiley-Blackwell

Language:

English

Pages:

415

Series:

Great Myths of Psychology