Mind : a scientific guide to who you are, how you got that way, and how to make the most of it
Daniels, Patricia, 1955-2015
Book
Combining leading theories of psychology and behaviour with case studies, personality quizzes, and practical advice, National Geographic Mind explores the question we all enjoy asking: Who am I? This whimsically illustrated reference explores today's theories of personality, mixing scientific theory with an underlying message--by knowing more about your own psychology, you can have a better life. Chapters start with the anatomy, evolution, and development of the human brain, then move into such interesting areas as intuition, creativity, motivation, faith, and ethics--all facets of a unique personality. Quirky, often funny, always thought-provoking photographs, cartoons, and illustrations bring the message home on every page. Interesting scenarios of mental health and mental deviance make for a lively, readable narrative that combines today's leading theories in the science of the mind and personality with life-enhancing questions, quizzes, practices, and tools for self-discovery. An entertaining book about science, National Geographic Mind connects with the reader in a very personal and ultimately helpful way.
Main title:
Mind : a scientific guide to who you are, how you got that way, and how to make the most of it / Patricia Daniels ; foreword by Todd B. Kashdan.
Author:
Daniels, Patricia, 1955-, authorKashdan, Todd B., author of introduction, etc
Work:
Imprint:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2015]©2015
Collation:
302 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The mind & body -- The science of the mind -- The mind is what the brain does -- How we grow -- The mind & world -- Social animals -- Rethinking intelligence -- What drives you? -- The mind & Health -- Health, illness & the states in between -- The ultimate concerns -- Building a better self.
ISBN:
9781426216930 (hardback)
Dewey class:
155.2
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
436466
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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