THE LOST BOYS

Each chapter introduces important concepts and research methods relating to the topic, and sidebars highlight key studies, individuals, and terms.

Find out why people have different talents and skills and what role the brain plays in how we see, hear, and experience the outside world.

In this incisive, conversationally written, and often entertaining book, author Bobby Duffy, a leading social researcher, offers a sweeping account of the stubborn problem of human delusion: how society breeds it, why it will never go away, and what our misperceptions say about what we really believe.

From the intricacies of memory and intelligence, to the enigmatic workings behind our sense of humor and our dreams, to how the brain deals with trauma and pain, the book expertly lifts the lid on the inner mechanisms of the brain and explains how neuroscience helps us make sense of ourselves.

Chapters center around questions such as "What and where is the mind?," "How and why do we think?," "Is knowledge innate or acquired," and "What makes you ‘you’?" Other topics include psychology as a science, structuralism, functionalism, sensation and perception, classical and operant conditioning, nature vs.

Untangling scientific fact from popular fictions about the brain, this fascinating exploration investigates widely held "neuromyths"; summarizes research that disproves them; and shows how, even though they can do harm, these myths present teaching opportunities.

Features: Six full-length practice tests with answers explained, plus an online test-scoring tool that converts raw scores into 1–5 scaled scores Pre- and post-quizzes for every chapter Online quizzes and workshops Customizable study plans for students with different goals and limited prep time

Wide-ranging and engaging, it tackles such issues as why we dream, how thoughts are formed, whether smartphone use erodes memory, why lying is uncomfortable, and how religion reconfigures the brain.

Delving into the mysteries of everyday human behavior, the book tackles questions such as Why do I keep leaving things until the last minute? Why do I keep buying the same brand all the time? How can I stop people unfriending me on social media? Why can’t I concentrate? Accompanied by Venn diagrams, mind maps, […]