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Brighter Brains: Scientific American Mind | [James R. Flynn, David Biello, Ingrid Kiefer, Michael Macht]
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Brighter Brains: Scientific American Mind

  • by James R. Flynn , David Biello , Ingrid Kiefer , Michael Macht
  • Narrated by Mark Moran

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This edition includes six fascinating articles:

"Solving the IQ Puzzle": Why is your IQ higher than your parents? It is because of the Flynn effect, says the person who coined the phrase: James R. Flynn.

"Searching for God in the Brain": Researchers are unearthing the roots of religious feeling in the experiences of nuns, Buddhists and others.

"Brain Food": Paying attention to what and when you eat can maximize your mental prowess.

"Feeding the Psyche": Why we crave chips and chocolate when we're upset or anxious - and how scientists are coming to conclusions about food and mood.

"Fantasy Therapy": Virtual computer worlds are helping people cope with phobias, eating disorders, and severe pain.

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