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"To a 21st century human, the brain is the seat of all our powers. But the hyperbolic way we talk about the brain is more informed by a mystical conception of what the soul is than by scientific fact. From the confines of ancient philosophy to the duality inherent to Christianity, from the mysterious depths of psychoanalysis to today's tendency to compare the brain to a computer, our belief in a mind distinct from the body has tainted the way we think...
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A 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...
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What sets humans apart from other animals? Perhaps more than anything else, it is the capacity for innovation. The accumulation of discoveries throughout history, big and small, has enabled us to build global civilizations and gain power to shape our environment. But what makes humans as a species so innovative?
Min W. Jung offers a new understanding of the neural basis of innovation in terms of humans' exceptional capacity for imagination and high-level...
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Une approche pluridisciplinaire des représentations de l'espace.
Tout être vivant inscrit son activité dans l'espace. Environnements proches accessibles à notre vue, environnements lointains, villes, continents... Nous explorons l'espace en le traversant, mais aussi en écoutant les descriptions qui nous en sont faites, en étudiant cartes, atlas ou supports numériques. Nous mémorisons des itinéraires, nous comparons des distances, nous retrouvons...
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La capacidad creativa es algo tan común que todos nosotros hacemos uso de ella a diario y en cada momento. Sin embargo, el proceso creativo se ha resistido a encontrar una explicación racional más allá de los mitos, creencias o tabúes que lo han alimentado durante siglos.
En El yo creativo, Carlos García-Delgado aporta una innovadora explicación del acto de creación, que implica a todas las partes materiales de nuestro organismo y se apoya...
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Gracias al hipnotismo usted puede potenciar al máximo su propia capacidad mental, su voluntad y el alcance de cuanto su mente es capaz de llevar a cabo. Gracias a este libro conocerá cómo se desarrolla una sesión hipnótica, qué es realmente el hipnotismo parapsicológico, cuáles son los principales ejercicios preparatorios o en qué consiste el método de la autohipnosis. Una obra única que le facilitará las guías más originales para inducir...
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Here is an account of mentality and human experience, written for a multi-disciplinary readership. The focus is on how mind, consciousness and selves inter-relate, extending into exploration of ideas about the nature of awareness and a search for relevant evidence. 'Consciousness studies' has reached something of a crossroads nowadays. Computational approaches to mind and 'quantum consciousness' theories, have not lived up to early hopes. Neuroscience...
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In the equation of the meaning of life the two most important variables are also the least agreed upon. They're how the universe came into existence and what happens after we die. In other words, God and the afterlife. These are the keys to solving the problem since they explain the creation of life and our destiny afterwards, both of which entail and imply why we're here.
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"One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2012" Louise Barrett is Professor of Psychology and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Cognition, Evolution, and Behavior at the University of Lethbridge. She is the author of Baboons and the coauthor of Cousins, Walking with Cavemen, Human Evolutionary Psychology, and Evolutionary Psychology.
A new approach to understanding animal and human cognition
When a chimpanzee stockpiles rocks as weapons...
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La prestigiosa neurocientífica Mara Dierssen nos desvela cómo aprende nuestro cerebro, a partir de las últimas investigaciones en psicología y neurociencia.
"Somos nuestra memoria, somos ese quimérico museo de formas inconstantes", afirmaba Borges en uno de sus poemas. Y no le faltaba razón. Estamos expuestos a una infinidad de estímulos, sensaciones e informaciones que incorporamos a nuestro bagaje de conocimientos a través de la memoria...
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Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty explores the implications of one the most surprising recent discoveries in neuroscience. There is overwhelming evidence that most of what our brain does (perhaps as much as 95%) is unconscious. It not just outside our conscious awareness, but much of it is also inaccessible to introspections. Neurologist Robert Burton explored the implications of this discovery in two recent books and in Are You Sure?...
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"In this mind-bending book, an esteemed neuroscientist explains why perfectionism is pointless - and argues that mistakes, missteps, and flaws are the keys to success. Remember that time you screwed up simple math or forgot the name of your favorite song? What if someone told you that such embarrassing "brain farts" are actually secret weapons, proof of your superiority to computers and AI? In Scatterbrain, we learn that boredom awakens the muse,...
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The incredible true story of a team of Boston doctors who-through years of innovative scientific sluething and observant care-uncovered a sweeping national epidemic of memory loss.
From the moment Massachusetts-based neurologist Jed Barash sees the unusual MRI scan of a young patient who has succumbed to sudden anterograde amnesia-a scan revealing a bizarre image in which the seahorse-shaped hippocampus is scorched and glowing against the dark backdrop...
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Why Being Smart is Not an Accident And How to Use Your Brain Correctly For Peak Success How often does it seem that success and fortune are passing you by? How often do recognitions go to individuals who are less deserving, who don't have your skills and competences? You know that you're capable and you know that you'll excel if you're given a chance. So, what exactly is keeping you from achieving greatness? The answer is often a lot simpler than...
15) Psicología Oscura: la guía definitiva sobre cómo usar las técnicas de manipulación a tu favor para
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Psicología Oscura Te presento la guía definitiva sobre cómo usar las técnicas de manipulación a tu favor para influir en otros mediante técnicas de persuasión. Aprenderás a identificar personalidades y así leerlas para saber de qué manera actuar para lograr en ellas un cambio favorable. Muchos mitos hay alrededor de la psicología oscura, en este libro encontrarás qué es exactamente y qué no es esta psicología con la que muchos se han...
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Do you want to know how our mental processes impact our behaviour?
Have you ever wondered about memory works and why is it flawed? Do you want to know how we think and what affects our decisions? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then this is the book for you.
By the end of this book, you'll learn:
What is cognitive psychology?
How memory works?
What affects our memory?
How we learn language?
How technology affects our mental processes?
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Shakespeare wrote that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. But if you cannot smell, does the rose lose its sweetness?
The first and definitive book on the psychology of smell, The Scent of Desire traces the importance of smell in our lives, from nourishment to procreation to our relationships with the people closest to us and the world at large. Smell was the very first sense to evolve and is located in the same part of the brain that...
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Step into the intricate and mystifying world of Capgras Syndrome with "The Imposter Phenomenon: Shedding Light on Capgras Syndrome." This compelling and enlightening book serves as your comprehensive guide to understanding one of the most puzzling and intriguing psychological disorders of our time.Capgras Syndrome, often referred to as "Capgras delusion" or "imposter syndrome," is a rare condition that challenges the very core of human perception...
19) PNL Técnicas prohibidas de Persuasión: Cómo influenciar, persuadir y manipular utilizando patrones d
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Durante muchos años hemos visto como los lideres logran controlar las mentes de las masas a su favor ¿desearías conocer los secretos para obtener este poder? En este libro te entregare las estrategias y los secretos que no quieren que sepas y que políticos, lideres e inclusive millonarios utilizan a su favor.En este libro encontraras una selección de las técnicas más efectivas, escogidas por mi persona, las cuales son capaces de cambiar rápidamente...
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"Unlocking the Potential: Understanding and Managing ADHD" is a comprehensive guide to ADHD that provides readers with a deep understanding of the disorder and offers practical strategies for managing its symptoms.
The book begins with an overview of ADHD, including its history, prevalence, and diagnostic criteria. It then delves into the specific symptoms of ADHD, which can include inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and difficulties with executive...
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