Cognitive Neuroscience

A violinist sees a scarlet form when he plays a certain note; a rock star sees waves of blue and green as he composes a ballad; an actress tastes cake when she utters the word "table." Described by some as a superpower this mingling of the senses is called "synesthesia," and the people who possess this amazing gift are called "synesthetes." What happens when a journalist turns her lens on a mystery happening in her own life? Maureen Seaberg did just that and lived for a year exploring her synesthesia.

Have you ever asked yourself, "What makes me, me?" From our ancestors pondering their reflections in ancient lakes to modern AI on the brink of self-recognition, the question of self and consciousness has always intrigued us. "Does Your Brain Need You?" takes you on a journey through the complexities of neuroscience and consciousness, raising vital questions: What is the self? Does your brain even need a "self"? What gives rise to our subjective experiences? How do we think, dream, feel, and make decisions? This book is your gateway to understanding: The mind-body connection The evolution ...

Min W. Jung offers a new understanding of the neural basis of innovation in terms of humans' exceptional capacity for imagination and high-level abstraction. He provides an engaging account of recent advances in neuroscience that have shed light on the neural underpinnings of these profoundly important abilities. Jung examines key discoveries concerning the hippocampus and neural circuits that have demystified the processes underlying imagination and abstract thinking. He also considers how these capacities might have evolved as well as possible futures for intelligence.

The brain is our most vital and complex organ. It controls and coordinates our actions, thoughts and interactions with the world around us. It is the source of personality, of our sense of self, and it shapes every aspect of our human experience. Yet most of us know precious little about how our brains actually work, or what we can do to optimise their performance. Combining the latest scientific research with storytelling and advice, Supercharge Your Brain reveals everything you need to know about how your brain functions, and what you can do to keep it in peak condition.

Many of us assume that who we really are is something deep inside us, an inner sanctuary that contains our true selves. In Who You Are, Michael Spivey argues that the opposite is true: that you are more than a brain, more than a brain and body, and more than all your assumptions about who you are.

Too many of us suffer from anxiety. This book teaches you how to get rid of it. Author Curtis K. Johnston knows the pain of anxiety too well. As a young man, he suffered from a crippling anxiety disorder. As an adult, he discovered a powerful mental process that makes anxiety disappear. He now takes his technique and makes it available to everyone for the first time. The 5-Minute Anxiety Cure works by fixing anxiety at its source: your mind. This revolutionary new cure works for any type of anxiety, including severe disorders and panic attacks. It only takes 5 minutes. Are you ready to take...

So what exactly is CBT? How does it work in bringing about the benefits that it is said to bring? Is it scientifically proven? What does it entail? How do you go about applying CBT in your life to get the benefits? If you have these and related questions, this book is for you, as it seeks to uncover the ins and outs of using CBT as the ultimate solution to your stress, anxiety, depression, negative thinking, fear, worry, negative emotions, anger, PTSD, and many others.

"La Senda de la Sabiduría" es una guía innovadora para dominar la mente, sanar la vida y despertar el máximo potencial. Este libro transformador, que combina la sabiduría atemporal con la ciencia moderna, ofrece un marco práctico para superar los desafíos de la vida y crear una armonía duradera en todas las áreas de la vida. Con base en décadas de triunfo personal sobre la adversidad, investigación interdisciplinaria y una amplia experiencia en la gestión de transformaciones tecnológicas de miles de millones de dólares...

How often you find yourself wanting to hide from the world? You feel like you are invisible and, to be frank, that would be better because you would get overwhelmed otherwise. Every time you try to be confident, you mess up. You speak fast and you want to leave the situation as soon as possible. Work or family gatherings give you chills, and going to a bar or a social event is just an immediate panic attack waiting to happen, and you get anxiety and butterflies in your stomach.

Daniel Amen, M.D., one of the world’s foremost authorities on the brain, has news for you: Your brain is involved in everything you do—learn to care for it properly, and you will be smarter, healthier, and happier in as little as 15 days!

Are you looking to improve your cognitive function and overall brain health? Look no further than Brain Capacity Improvement. This comprehensive guide is here to help.

What if success wasn’t about who you are, but about what you train yourself to become? Most people believe that intelligence, talent, or personality determines success. But in reality, it’s the ability to discipline your mind, regulate your emotions, and take proactive action that shapes your future. These skills aren’t fixed—they can be developed, strengthened, and applied to any aspect of life. Mastering your thoughts helps you stay focused and consistent. Taming strong emotions enables you to make more informed choices under pressure. And cultivating proactive intelligence ...

This book offers a comprehensive look at 200 mental health topics designed to promote peak psychological and cognitive wellness in students, professionals, and mental health enthusiasts. Each topic, presented in one page or less, includes clinical and historical examples, research studies, and personal anecdotes from the author. Key themes include the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders, strategies for optimizing mental and neurological well-being, personality traits and interpersonal skills, common human emotions and how to recognize them, as well as introductory concepts in...

The aim of this audiobook is to provide you with all kinds of tips and suggestions which can help you live a life free from mental obstacles. In this audiobook, we will talk about the primary causes of mental health issues and teach you to tackle them in the right way. CBT is a kind of therapy that is often regarded as the best treatment option for dealing with worry, anxiety, stress, and other issues. With the help of this audiobook, you can master useful treatment methods that will benefit you in the long term.

Science fiction often takes its inspiration from the latest science . . . and our oldest questions. After all, the two are inextricably linked. At a time when advances in artificial intelligence are genuinely leading us closer to a computer that thinks like a human, we can’t help but wonder: What makes a person a person? Countless writers and filmmakers have created futuristic scenarios to explore this issue and others like it. But these scenarios may not be so futuristic after all.

A decade ago, MIT and Harvard-trained researcher Elizabeth Ricker set out to answer a provocative question: if you had only 15 minutes a day, no prescriptions, and a tiny budget, what tools could you use to measurably upgrade your brain? Smarter Tomorrow shares the spoils of Ricker's around-the-world quest to answer that question.

CBT is an acronym for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It is a psychological intervention which is an evidence-based practice for improving mental health and is the most commonly used practice. CBT uses the method of empirical research focusing on the development of person's coping methods whose aim is to solve current problems, change harmful and unhelpful cognitive behaviors and help in regulating emotions. At its origin, the use of cognitive behavioral therapy was restricted to the treatment of depression; but as the years go by, the therapy has been adapted to treat a wider range of mental health issues.

Phobias, those irrational fears that so many possess, but why do we have them, what makes them so intense? What about manic depression, what causes that disorder? Also, what about Tourette’s syndrome? What’s going on in its corner of neurological disorders?

Renowned psychologist Professor Woo-kyoung Ahn devised a course at Yale called 'Thinking' to help students examine the biases that cause people so many problems in their daily lives. It quickly became one of the university’s most popular courses. Now, for the first time, she presents key insights from her years of teaching and research. It’s well known that our minds are tripped up by error, cognitive bias and prejudice. But knowing that isn’t enough: the thinking problems still exist.

Tout au long de notre vie, nous sommes confrontés à divers types de situations qui déclenchent des réactions émotionnelles. De telles réactions sont susceptibles de provoquer un sentiment de peur et de confusion. Il est essentiel de bien évaluer la situation pour comprendre comment y faire face. Pour mener à bien votre vie, il vous faudra adopter les bonnes mesures qui vous aideront à briser les chaînes de la peur, de l'anxiété, du stress et de la dépression. Plusieurs autres facteurs peuvent vous bloquer et vous empêcher d'avancer dans la vie.