psychology / cognitive psychology

"Hidden beneath consciousness, the brain mechanisms of personal space affect every aspect of our lives - social, emotional, cultural, and practical"--Provided by publisher.

The author argues that the brain is an organ, and that the soul like qualities we attribute to it are more often myth than fact. That the ability to act with freewill is overestimated because the brain cannot be separated from the body or its surroundings, and that if we focus exclusively on the brain to explain behavior using faulty neuroscience then external psychophysiological factors are overlooked that can lead to mental illness.

"The number of children affected by an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States is on the rise, and even more children have developed attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD). What is causing the increase in cases across the United States?"--Provided by publisher.

Using the trial of Herbert Weinstein, a sixty-five year old man who murdered his wife and was later found to have a cyst on his brain, the author discusses the use of neuroscience in the courtroom as a defense.

"Drawing on extensive social psychology research, and the author's training and clinical experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy, 'The Anxiety Toolkit' offers actionable strategies that anyone can use to manage their anxiety--both personal and professional"--Provided by publisher.

"A crusading legal scholar exposes the powerful psychological forces that undermine our criminal justice system--and affect us all ... In Unfair, law professor Adam Benforado shines a light on this troubling new research, showing, for example, that people with certain facial features receive longer sentences and that judges are far more likely to grant parole first thing in the morning. In fact, over the last two decades, psychologists and neuroscientists have uncovered many cognitive forces that operate beyond our conscious awareness--and Benforado argues that until we address these hidden biases head-on, the social inequality we see now will only widen, as powerful players and institutions find ways to exploit the weaknessesin our legal system"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores whether incessant exposure to social media sites, search engines, and videogames is capable of rewiring our brains, and whether the minds of people born before and after the advent of the internet differ"--Jacket flap.

"How the Body Knows Its Mind takes you inside the amazing science of how the body affects the mind, and shows how to use that wisdom to live smarter and maximize what your body teaches your mind"--.

"A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behavior later in life? The world's leading expert on self-control, Walter Mischel has proven that the ability to delay gratification is critical for a successful life, predicting higher SAT scores, better social and cognitive functioning, a healthier lifestyle and a greater sense of self-worth. But is willpower prewired, or can it be taught? In The Marshmallow Test, Mischel explains how self-control can be mastered and applied to challenges in everyday life--from weight control to quitting smoking, overcoming heartbreak, making major decisions, and planning for retirement. With profound implications for the choices we make in parenting, education, public policy and self-care, The Marshmallow Test will change the way you think about who we are and what we can be"--.

"Demonstrates how selective cognitive biases that adjust how people see and experience the world are essential to survival and can enable a sense of rational purpose and free will"--Provided by publisher.