Great Myths of the Brain (Great Myths in Psychology)

Great Myths of the Brain introduces readers to the field of neuroscience by examining popular myths about the human brain.

* Explores commonly-held myths of the brain through the lens of scientific research, backing up claims with studies and other evidence from the literature
* 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.
* Delves into myths relating to specific brain disorders, including epilepsy, autism, dementia, and others
* Written engagingly and accessibly for students and lay readers alike, providing a unique introduction to the study of the brain
* Teaches readers how to spot neuro hype and neuro-nonsense claims in the media