Psychology & Psychiatry

"A brilliant manifesto at the cutting edge of psychology's evolution into a brain science...[from] one of the field's preeminent, most important thinkers" —Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence. In 1996 Joseph LeDoux's The Emotional Brain presented a revelatory examination of the biological bases of our emotions and memories. Now, the world-renowned expert on the brain has produced with a groundbreaking work that tells a more profound story: how the little spaces between the neurons—the brain's synapses—are the channels through which we think, act, imagine, feel, and remember. Synapses encode the essence of personality, enabling each of us to function as a distinctive, integrated individual from moment to moment. Exploring the functioning of memory, the synaptic basis of mental illness and drug addiction, and the mechanism of self-awareness, Synaptic Self is a provocative and mind-expanding work that is destined to become a classic. more...

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Many organisations and educational institutions use psychometric testing to uncover candidates' abilities and assess their potential. The Aptitude Test Workbook will help you prepare for these tests and give you an awareness of your strengths and where they could take you. A companion to Test Your Own Aptitude, it contains 16 tests with over 400 questions - verbal, numerical, perceptual, spatial and practical. With two new tests - Word Skills and Number Skills - based on 'real-life' assessments, this revised edition is an essential read. Packed with practical advice, help sections and expert tips it will help you to improve your key skills and find your career direction. more...

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Born to Believe was previously published in hardcover as Why We Believe What We Believe. In Born to Believe, Andrew Newberg, MD, and Mark Waldman reveal -- for the very first time -- how our complex views, memories, superstitions, morals, and beliefs are created by the neural activities of the brain. Supported by groundbreaking original research, they explain how our brains construct our deepest convictions and fondest assumptions about reality and the world around us. Using science, psychology, and religion, the authors offer recommendations for exercising your brain in order to develop a more life-affirming, flexible range of attitudes. Knowing how the brain builds meaning, value, spirituality, and truth into your life will change forever the way you look at yourself and the world. more...

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In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Widely recognized as the classic in the field, the book has sold more than a million copies. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. more...

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ENTJs take their energy from the outer world of actions and spoken words. They prefer dealing with patterns and possibilities, and making decisions after considering the consequences of the various courses of action. Psychological Type Indicator (PTI) booklets provide an easy-to-understand reference for this type (based on Carl Jung’s psychological type theory). Each booklet also includes a one page overview on each of the four relevant preferences. These pages make suggestions regarding time management, conflict, careers and general personality hints. more...

Price: $4.95