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Psych : the story of the human mind / by Bloom, Paul,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."How does the brain-a three-pound wrinkly mass-give rise to intelligence and conscious experience? Was Freud right that we are all plagued by forbidden sexual desires? What is the function of emotions such as disgust, gratitude, and shame? Renowned psychologist Paul Bloom answers these questions and many more in Psych, his riveting new book about the science of the mind. Psych is an expert and passionate guide to the most intimate aspects of our nature, serving up the equivalent of a serious university course while being funny, engaging, and full of memorable anecdotes. But Psych is much more than a comprehensive overview of the field of psychology. Bloom argues that a number of widely accepted theories in the field are probably wrong, and he reveals what psychology can tell us about the most pressing moral and political issues of our time-including belief in conspiracy theories, the role of genes in explaining human differences, and the discussion around implicit racial bias. Bloom also shows how psychology can give us practical insights into important issues-from the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety to the best way to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Psych is a riveting guide to the most important topic there is: it is the story of us"--
Subjects: Intellect.; Psychology.;
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Smarter next year : the revolutionary science for a smarter, happier you / by Bardsley, David C.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-151).
Subjects: Intellect.; Ability.; Cognition.;
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If Nietzsche were a narwhal : what animal intelligence reveals about human stupidity / by Gregg, Justin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal overturns everything we thought we knew about human intelligence, and asks the question: would humans be better off as narwhals? Or some other, less brainy species? There's a good argument to be made that humans might be a less successful animal species precisely because of our amazing, complex intelligence. All our unique gifts like language, math, and science do not make us happier or more "successful" (evolutionarily speaking) than other species. Our intelligence allowed us to split the atom, but we've harnessed that knowledge to make machines of war. We are uniquely susceptible to bullshit (though, cuttlefish may be the best liars in the animal kingdom); our bizarre obsession with lawns has contributed to the growing threat of climate change; we are sexually diverse like many species yet stand apart as homophobic; and discriminate among our own as if its natural, which it certainly is not. Is our intelligence more of a curse than a gift? As scientist Justin Gregg persuasively argues, there's an evolutionary reason why human intelligence isn't more prevalent in the animal kingdom. Simply put, non-human animals don't need it to be successful. And, miraculously, their success arrives without the added baggage of destroying themselves and the planet in the process.
Subjects: Animal intelligence.; Intellect.;
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Primal intelligence : you are smarter than you know / by Fletcher, Angus,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Tap into your hidden intelligence and transform your life The creative spark of Vincent van Gogh. The business acumen of Steve Jobs. The mental resilience of Maya Angelou. The transformative leadership of Abraham Lincoln. The communication knack of William Shakespeare. In 2021, researchers at Ohio State's Project Narrative, renowned for collaborations with NASA, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley, announced that they had discovered the neural power at the root of all this human genius. They named it Primal Intelligence. Intrigued, US Army Special Operations developed Primal Intelligence training for its most classified units. The training succeeded. The Operators saw the future faster. They healed quicker from trauma. In life-and-death situations, they chose wiser. The Army then ran trials on military nurses, pilots, engineers, and commanders -- and on civilian entrepreneurs, doctors, managers, salespeople, teachers, investors, and NFL players. Their leadership and innovation improved significantly. They coped better with change and uncertainty. They experienced less anxiety and anger. Finally, the Army authorized trials on college and K-12 students. The training produced substantial effects in students as young as eight. In 2023, the Army awarded Project Narrative a medal for "groundbreaking research." The revolutionary training that US Army Special Operations and Project Narrative created is now available for the first time in this book. The training is simple, not easy. It's not an optimization hack or a cheat code. It's a different way of using your brain. It offers a new neuroscientific approach to intuition, imagination, emotion, and common sense, helping you become more like van Gogh and Jobs, Lincoln and Angelou. It gives you the tools to unlock the ancient know-how you forgot you knew. Your human genius. Your Primal Intelligence"--
Subjects: Creative ability.; Genius.; Intellect.;
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The hidden habits of genius : beyond talent, IQ, and grit-- unlocking the secrets of greatness / by Wright, Craig M.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Creative thinking.; Intellect.; Gifted persons.;
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The healthy mind cookbook : big-flavor recipes to enhance brain function, mood, memory, and mental clarity / by Katz, Rebecca.; Edelson, Mat.; Caruso, Maren.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Brain; Mental health; Intellect; Cooking.; Cookbooks.;
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The healthy brain : optimize brain power at any age / by Burford-Mason, Aileen,1943-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Brain.; Nutrition.; Mental health; Intellect; Brain;
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Brain training : the complete visual program / by Harrison, James.; Hobbs, Mike.; Hagan, Keith.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 187), Internet addresses (p. 186), and index.LSC
Subjects: Cognition; Intellect; Thought and thinking;
© c2010., DK Pub.,
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The smart cookie / by John, Jory.; Oswald, Pete.;
Ages 4-8.LSC
Subjects: Cookies; Intellect; Self-confidence; Creative ability;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Brain food / by Fox, Jennifer,1976-; Loy, John.;
Beast Boy tries to cast a spell to make himself smarter, but it backfires on the other Teen Titans.Word count: 279, Guided reading level: I, Number of Dolch sight words: 59.LSC
Subjects: Radio and television novels.; Teen Titans (Fictitious characters); Superheroes; Magic; Intellect;
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