Cómo funciona el cerebro (How the Brain Works)
Cómo funciona el cerebro (How the Brain Works)

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2024-07-23

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0593968476

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Descubre el funcionamiento de la estructura más compleja y enigmática que se conoce: el cerebro humano. ¿Existen diferencias entre el cerebro de un hombre y de una mujer? ¿Por qué los adolescentes son impulsivos y rebeldes? ¿Cuándo podremos conectar nuestros cerebros a la nube? Encuentra las respuestas a estas y otras preguntas en el interior de este libro sobre el cerebro basado en las últimas investigaciones en neurociencia. ¡Pasa las páginas para encontrar increíbles contenidos! -Texto simple y gráficos paso a paso con los que entenderás más fácilmente cómo funciona el cerebro. -Capítulos que abordan temas como la memoria, el aprendizaje, la conciencia, la personalidad, las emociones y la comunicación. -Datos curiosos y llamativas imágenes que te ayudarán a visualizar su estructura interior y su conexión con el resto del cuerpo. -Respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes: cómo mejorar la memoria, la concentración o cómo dormir mejor. -Incluye una guía sobre los trastornos del cerebro, que incluye tanto problemas físicos, como tumores y accidentes cerebrovasculares, como trastornos psicológicos y funcionales, como el autismo o la esquizofrenia. Aprende cómo el cerebro regula la respiración y los latidos del corazón, cómo recopila información y se la envía a los órganos de los sentidos para generar una respuesta, y mucho más. ¡Descúbrelo todo sobre el órgano más misterioso del cuerpo humano y amplía tu conocimiento sobre anatomía! La colección de DK How it Works en español explica temas complejos de forma clara y visual a través de infografías, textos sencillos e información fácil de entender tanto para estudiantes como para lectores generales que quieran ampliar sus conocimientos. Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud? Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of the human brain simple to understand. How the Brain Works begins with an introduction to the brain's anatomy, showing you how to tell your motor cortex from your mirror neurons. Moving on to function, it explains how the brain works constantly and unnoticed to regulate heartbeat and breathing, and how it collects information to produce the experiences of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The chapters that follow cover memory and learning, consciousness and personality, and emotions and communication. There's also a guide to the brain's disorders, including physical problems, such as tumors and strokes, and psychological and functional disorders, ranging from autism to schizophrenia. Illustrated with bold graphics and step-by-step artworks, and sprinkled with bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features, this is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of the human brain.

How the Brain Works
How the Brain Works

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-03-10

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0744022282

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Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud? Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of the human brain simple to understand. How the Brain Works begins with an introduction to the brain's anatomy, showing you how to tell your motor cortex from your mirror neurons. Moving on to function, it explains how the brain works constantly and unnoticed to regulate heartbeat and breathing, and how it collects information to produce the experiences of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The chapters that follow cover memory and learning, consciousness and personality, and emotions and communication. There's also a guide to the brain's disorders, including physical problems, such as tumors and strokes, and psychological and functional disorders, ranging from autism to schizophrenia. Illustrated with bold graphics and step-by-step artworks, and sprinkled with bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features, this is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of the human brain.

How the Brain Works
How the Brain Works

Author: Kate Taylor

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780241403372

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Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud? Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of the human brain simple to understand. How the Brain Works begins with an introduction to the brain's anatomy, showing you how to tell your motor cortex from your mirror neurons. Moving on to function, it explains how the brain works constantly and unnoticed to regulate heartbeat and breathing, and how it collects information to produce the experiences of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The chapters that follow cover memory and learning, consciousness and personality, and emotions and communication. There's also a guide to the brain's disorders, including physical problems, such as tumours and strokes, and psychological and functional disorders, ranging from autism to schizophrenia. Illustrated with bold graphics and step-by-step artworks, and peppered with bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features, this is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of the human brain.

The Agile Mind
The Agile Mind

Author: Estanislao Bachrach

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2016-05-26

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 0753551713

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A publishing sensation in Argentina that has sold over 200,000 copies and topped the bestseller charts for a record-breaking two years, now available in English for the first time! The Agile Mind is about the most precious mental talent we have: the ability to imagine things which have never existed and to create new ideas. This book demystifies the preconceptions we often have about how our brains function to show how creativity really works, and how we can make it work even better. We used to think that creativity diminished through the lifespan, but we now know this is not the case. The brain can regenerate and continue learning until the last days of our lives. We can all become more creative if we use the right methods and techniques to stimulate our brains and broaden our minds. Join us on a fun and amazing journey into the deepest reaches of your brain and discover an incredible range of tips and tools to be more creative and happier in all parts of your life.

Eco-Phenomenology: Life, Human Life, Post-Human Life in the Harmony of the Cosmos
Eco-Phenomenology: Life, Human Life, Post-Human Life in the Harmony of the Cosmos

Author: William S. Smith

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-07-03

Total Pages: 572

ISBN-13: 3319775162

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This volume presents discussions on a wide range of topics focused on eco-phenomenology and the interdisciplinary investigation of contemporary environmental thought. Starting out with a Tymieniecka Memorial chapter, the book continues with papers on the foundations, theories, readings and philosophical sources of eco-phenomenology. In addition, it examines issues of phenomenological anthropology, ecological perspectives of the human relationship to nature, and phenomenology of the living body and the virtual body. Furthermore, the volume engages in a dialogue with contemporary behavioral sciences on topics such as eco-alienation, sustainability, and the human relationship to the earth in the context of the cosmos.

How Psychology Works
How Psychology Works

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-06-07

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0241360420

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How far would you go to obey orders? Why do many people - even some scientists - believe in miracles? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this visual guide to applied psychology. Lying at the intersection of biology, philosophy, and medicine, psychology is at the heart of what makes us human. Perfect both for students and people new to the topic, How Psychology Works has a unique graphic approach and uses direct, jargon-free language. It explores various approaches that psychologists use to study how people think and behave, such as behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and humanism. This indispensable guide describes a wide range of mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It then takes you through treatments, from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychoanalysis to group therapy and art therapy. This book also explores the role of psychology in everyday situations. Discover what makes you, you - the unique blend of nature and nurture that makes up your sense of who you are - and psychology's role in relationships, sport, work, and education. How Psychology Works is a fascinating read that will quickly hone your emotional intelligence and give you perceptive insights into both your own and other people's feelings and behavior.

New Developments in Consciousness Research
New Developments in Consciousness Research

Author: Vincent W. Fallio

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781600212475

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Consciousness is a quality of the mind generally regarded to comprise qualities such as subjectivity, self-awareness, sentience, sapience, and the ability to perceive the relationship between oneself and one's environment. It is a subject of much research in philosophy of mind, psychology, neurology, and cognitive science. This book gathers a compilation of new and significant research on many facets of consciousness research. These include memory studies, evolution of consciousness, paranormal experiences, phenomenal consciousness, meditation, human emotion and psychopathology.

Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults
Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults

Author: Isabel Schon

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 9780810851962

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Whether used for the development and support of an existing collection or for the creation of a new collection serving Spanish-speaking young readers, this outstanding resource is an essential tool. Following the same format as the highly praised 1996-1999 edition, Schon presents critical annotations for 1300 books published between 2000 and 2004, including reference, nonfiction, and fiction. One section is devoted to publishers' series, and an appendix lists dealers who carry books in Spanish. Includes author, title, and subject indexes.

The Consumer Mind
The Consumer Mind

Author: Pepe Martínez

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2012-06-03

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 0749465719

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The Consumer Mind explores the relationship between consumers and brands, analysing the types of communication and their perception of brands. Based on research from Millward Brown, one of the world's leading research agencies, it provides expert advice for marketing practitioners on how brands, products, services and communications reach the mind of the consumer. With insights based on the latest advances in neuroscience and psychology, it analyses the daily mental functions of consumers, in relation to others and their environment, and the implications for brands. The Consumer Mind encourages marketers to think about people and their everyday lives, enabling them to influence the way that their brands are perceived and to encourage trial and repeat purchases.