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Great Myths of the Brain (Great Myths of Psychology) by Jarrett, Christian is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Great Myths of the Brain (Great Myths of Psychology) about?
<p>Great Myths of the Brain introduces readers to the field of neuroscience by examining popular myths about the human brain.<br></p><ul> <li>Explores commonly-held myths of the brain through the lens of scientific research, backing up claims with studies and other evidence from the literature </li> <li>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. </li> <li>Delves into myths relating to specific brain disorders, including epilepsy, autism, dementia, and others </li> <li>Written engagingly and accessibly for students and lay readers alike, providing a unique introduction to the study of the brain </li> <li>Teaches readers how to spot neuro hype and neuro-nonsense claims in the media </li></ul>
Who reads Great Myths of the Brain (Great Myths of Psychology)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Jarrett, Christian
- Publisher
- Wiley Blackwell
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781118624500
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Psychology, Medical, Social_sciences
- Rating
- 4.03 / 5 (55 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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