Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology Books

From its beginnings until the present day, neuroscience has always had a special relationship to philosophy. And philosophy has long puzzled over the relation between mind and brain (and by extension, the relation of cerebral processes to freedom,...

This book sheds light on the emotional side of risk taking behaviour using an innovative cross-disciplinary approach, mixing financial competences with psychology and affective neuroscience. In doing so, it shows the implications for market participants...

Richard Skues finds the existing interpretation and literature on Anna O.--the leading case in Freud and Breuer's Studies in Hysteria--to be in all fundamentals wrong, representing a modern-day fiction about the origins of psychoanalysis. This book...

The Independent Neuropsychological Evaluation explores the process of conducting an independent neuropsychological evaluation (IME) for disability related claims. While neuropsychologists are well trained in the area of clinical assessment, little...

For business people, athletes, and anyone wishing to boost his or her performance, Dr. Joel Robertson shares his scientifically proven methods of diet and exercise that improve performance and disposition quickly, safely--and without drugs. Anyone can...

A Treatise On Emotional Disorders Of The Sympathetic System Of Nerves is a book written by William Murray in 1867. The book explores the relationship between emotional disorders and the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is...

A Treatise On Aphasia And Other Speech Defects is a comprehensive book on the topic of language disorders, written by Henry Charlton Bastian in 1898. The book focuses on aphasia, a condition that affects a person's ability to communicate through...

""A Study of the Artefacts of the Nervous System"" is a book written by Ira Van Gieson in 1892. The book is a comprehensive study of the different artefacts that are present in the nervous system. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different...

Reflections of a Neuropsychologist: Brushes with Brains follows the life of an influential neuropsychologist's fascinating and varied career. Unique in its autobiographical approach, it features coverage of research into human evolution, archaeology and...

Ce livre est une étude approfondie des centres nerveux du cerveau humain. Écrit par le célèbre psychiatre français Valentin Magnan, il offre une perspective fascinante sur la manière dont notre cerveau fonctionne et sur les mécanismes qui régissent notre...

In this book, Holmes explores the relationship between the workings of the brain and the development of ethical and moral thought. He argues that the brain and the mind are not separate, but rather that the mind is a product of the brain's structure and...

Drawing on research from psychology, physiology, and education, this book explores the nature of mental fatigue and its effects on cognitive performance and wellbeing. It covers topics such as the causes and consequences of fatigue, strategies for...

Dive into the complex and intriguing relationships between mind and body through the work of Samuel Byron Brittan. This book offers a unique perspective on these fundamental aspects of human experience, drawing on a broad range of sources to create a...

Are you tired all the time? Do you feel like you can't concentrate or think clearly? You may be experiencing mental fatigue. In this groundbreaking book, Edward Cowles explores the causes and symptoms of mental fatigue and offers practical advice for how...

This book provides a detailed examination of contemporary psychological theories and their underlying assumptions about brain function. The author discusses various approaches to studying the brain and provides a comprehensive overview of the latest...

This book explores the psychological and physiological effects of relaxation. Written by George Thomas White Patrick, a leading psychologist of his time, this book offers practical advice on how to achieve a state of relaxation and the benefits of doing...

In this exploration of the mind-body connection, Ernst Feuchtersleben examines the role of suggestion in mental and physical health. This book is a must-read for psychologists, psychiatrists, and anyone interested in the intersection of mind and body...

Ein bahnbrechendes Werk über die Beziehung zwischen Geist und Körper, das bahnbrechende neue Erkenntnisse über die Wechselwirkungen zwischen Seele und Physis liefert.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

Maudsley's study of the relationship between the body and the mind was groundbreaking when it was first published in 1883. He explores such topics as the nature of consciousness, the role of the nervous system in mental illness, and the connection...

Walter Richard Miles examines the effects of alcohol on cognitive and physical function, drawing on research from physiology, psychology, and pharmacology. This book was groundbreaking in its time and remains a landmark work in the field of substance...

In this engaging and informative book, the author explores the phenomenon of handedness and its implications for human behavior and culture. The chapters on writing and driving are particularly insightful.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Dies ist eine Studie über die psychischen Auswirkungen von Kopfschüssen im Ersten Weltkrieg. Es untersucht die Auswirkungen von Hirnverletzungen auf die körperliche Leistungsfähigkeit und den Arbeitswillen im Vergleich zu normalen und psychogenen...

Friedrich Karl August Lüddeckens beschäftigt sich in diesem Buch mit dem Phänomen der Rechts- und Linkshändigkeit. Er diskutiert insbesondere die Frage, ob und inwiefern die Händigkeit eines Menschen Einfluss auf seine geistigen Fähigkeiten hat. Ein...

Julius Piklers faszinierende Abhandlung über die Grundlagen von Neuro- und Psychologie gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über die verschiedenen Theorien, die in diesen Bereichen diskutiert werden. Er geht auf Fragen ein wie: Was ist der Grund für...

In this groundbreaking work, the author presents a new theory of the functions of the brain and its parts. Drawing on his own research and a critical review of existing anatomical and physiological works, he offers a fresh perspective on the relationship...

In this thought-provoking examination of the interplay between biology and behavior, Charles Arthur Mercier challenges traditional notions of morality and mental health. Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, he argues that many...

Ce livre traite de la physiologie, de la pathologie, et de la psychologie du langage et de la parole, ainsi que des troubles qui peuvent survenir dans ces domaines, comme l'aphasie. Il explore également les différentes théories sur le fonctionnement du...

Dieses Buch, das erstmals 1861 erschien, gilt als wegweisendes Werk der Hirnforschung und der Anthropologie. Rudolf Wagner untersucht hier die Struktur und Funktion des menschlichen Gehirns und interpretiert seine Ergebnisse im Hinblick auf eine...

Cet ouvrage est une introduction à l'art de la physionomie, ou la science de la déduction des caractéristiques personnelles à partir de l'observation des traits du visage. Il présente les principaux concepts de la physionomie, ainsi que des exemples...

Ce livre est une étude approfondie du cerveau et de ses fonctions. Écrit par Albert Farges, un médecin et psychiatre français, il propose une théorie fascinante sur la relation entre le cerveau et l'âme humaine. Ce livre est une lecture indispensable...

Leerboek der Functioneele Neurosen is een belangrijk werk uit de geschiedenis van de neuropsychologie. Het boek biedt een gedetailleerde beschrijving van functionele neurosen en de behandeling daarvan.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This groundbreaking work explores the psychological factors that underlie special abilities and disabilities, from giftedness to dyslexia. With a compassionate and nuanced approach, Augusta Fox Bronner challenges many of the assumptions that underpin our...

In this insightful and thought-provoking address, renowned German neurologist Paul Emil Flechsig explores the limits of mental health and the complex interplay between the mind and the body. Drawing on the latest scientific research, Flechsig challenges...

In this groundbreaking study, Boris Sidis applies the principles of psychology and neuroscience to the study of sleep. Using a combination of observation, experimentation, and analysis, he uncovers the hidden mechanisms behind our sleeping and waking...

A fascinating exploration of the art of physiognomy-the study of determining character and emotion from physical features-by acclaimed writer Johann Caspar Lavater. Originally written in German, this edition offers new translations of Lavater's work,...

Découvrez la genèse de la psychologie évolutionniste grâce à cette contribution importante de Charles Darwin. Dans cet ouvrage, il explore la manière dont les expressions émotionnelles des humains et des animaux se sont développées, offrant ainsi une...

This second edition of Ronald Britton's personal reappraisal of psychoanalytic theories is based on further clinical experience, further study of current neuroscience and continued reflection on the relationship of brain and mind, selfhood and...

In this extraordinary new text, the contributors explore the enduring legacy of such social shocks as war, genocide, slavery, tyranny, crime, and disease. Among the cases addressed are: instances of genocide in Turkey,...

This book owes its existence to an ideal, a burning frustration, and a trusted believer. The ideal was the sense that governed my feelings about systematic desensitization during my early introduction to its benefits. It is...

This book is the outcome of a decade of research on the neu­ roanatomical mechanisms of learning in the young laboratory rat. It is essentially a discourse on the functional organization of the brain in relation to ...

Vygotsky was a Russian psychologist and one of the most influential psychologists in the world during the 20th century. This volume, the first of six, examines Vygotsky's works involving problems of general psychology,...

Biofeedback training is a research methodology and training procedure through which people can learn voluntary control over their internal physiological systems. It is a merger of mUltiple disciplines with interest deriving...