Brain Human Behavior

You live inside your mind every day. This book explains how it works. Why do you keep procrastinating even when you genuinely want to stop? Why do some habits feel impossible to break no matter how hard you try? Why do emotions sometimes take over before rational thought has a chance to catch up? And is it really possible to change—or are we mostly fixed by the time we reach adulthood? These are questions most people have but rarely get a straight, honest answer to. This book changes that.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The author of The Comfort Crisis asks: Are we hardwired to crave more? From food and stuff to information and influence, why can’t we ever get enough? “Reveals the biological and evolutionary foundations behind your brain’s fixations, so you can stop seeking...

Why do people think, feel, and act the way they do? Step into the fascinating world of human behavior with this eye-opening guide that makes the science of what drives us easy to understand. In this book, you’ll discover: - How our genes and brain chemistry influence our thoughts, feelings, and decisions. - The powerful role of emotions, memories, and daily experiences in shaping our actions. - Why culture, family, and society deeply affect every choice we make. With real-life examples and clear explanations, this book connects biology, psychology, and social science to offer a fresh look...

“This book will make a world of difference in the lives of people with OCD.” —Eric Hollander, M.D., Compulsive, Impulsive & Anxiety Disorders Program, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine The definitive classic that has helped more than 400,000 people defeat obsessive-compulsive behavior, with...

From the bestselling author of Thinking, Fast and Slow, the co-author of Nudge, and the author of You Are About to Make a Terrible Mistake! comes Noise, a revolutionary exploration of why people make bad judgments, and how to control both noise and cognitive bias.​ Imagine that two doctors in...

Some investigators have argued that emotions, especially animal emotions, are illusory concepts outside the realm of scientific inquiry. However, with advances in neurobiology and neuroscience, researchers are demonstrating that this position is wrong as they move closer to a lasting...

You Are Not One Mind. Meet the Ghost in Your Skull. Deep beneath your rational thoughts and complex emotions resides an ancient intelligence—silent, powerful, and in control. It doesn't speak your language. It doesn't share your values. It operates on a 320-million-year-old code: Survive. Dominate. Acquire. Repeat. This is the Reptilian Brain, the primal R-Complex, the serpent coiled within. The Serpent's Code is your guide to unmasking this ghost in the machine. It exposes the illusion of the singular "I" and reveals how this ancient operating system unconsciously forges your reality—...

From a pioneer in the field of mental health comes a groundbreaking book on the healing power of "mindsight," the potent skill that allows you to make positive changes in your brain–and in your life. Foreword by Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence Is there a memory that...

Most of us would agree that there’s a clear—and even obvious—connection between the things we believe and the way we behave. But what if our actions are driven not by our conscious values and beliefs but by hidden motivations we’re not even aware of? The “hidden brain” is Shankar...

Are you curious about what goes on inside your brain? Do you want to unravel the mysteries of your mind? Well, look no further! The Inner Workings of The Human Brain is a comprehensive eBook that explores the fascinating world of neuroscience and brain science. In this book, you'll discover the history and evolution of brain science, as well as the current trends and patterns in the field. You'll learn about the myths and misconceptions surrounding the topic, and the economic, social, cultural, and psychological impacts of studying the brain. You'll also explore the impact of brain science ...

A global security expert draws on psychological insights to help you master the art of social engineering—human hacking. Make friends, influence people, and leave them feeling better for having met you by being more empathetic, generous, and kind. Eroding social conventions, technology, and...

We've all seen the happiness on the face of a child while playing in the school yard. Or the blissful abandon of a golden retriever racing across a lawn. This is the joy of play. By definition, play is purposeless, all-consuming, and fun. But as Dr. Stuart Brown illustrates, play is anything but trivial. It is a biological drive as integral to our health as sleep or nutrition. We are designed by nature to flourish through play.

Brought to you by Penguin. The audiobook edition of Behave by Robert Sapolsky, read by Michael Goldstrom. The New York Times best seller Winner of the 2017 LA Times Book Prize Why do human beings behave as they do? We are capable of savage acts of violence but also spectacular feats of kindness...

A compelling and accessible new perspective on the modern science of psychology, based on one of Yale’s most popular courses of all time 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...

Unlock the deepest secrets of your brain and body. The Neurotransmitter Blueprint is the ultimate reference on how neurotransmitters—dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine, glutamate, GABA, and over 100 others—govern every thought, emotion, and behavior you experience. Drawing on decades of peer-reviewed neuroscience and functional medicine research, Dr. Benoit Tano, MD, PhD reveals how these molecular messengers connect the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems, shaping cognition, emotional intelligence, focus, creativity, and resilience. You’ll explore how toxins, stress, infections, ...

Mysteries of the Social Brain describes the scientific underpinnings of human behavior and values. Through the retelling of fascinating clinical stories of people with neurological conditions, this book explores the parts of the brain that allow humans to thrive as social and creative beings. The authors reveal the relevance of our brain circuits to our well‑being―and the well‑being of our societies―and show what happens when changes in our brain circuitry drive changes in empathy, altruism, moral beliefs, and creativity.

This groundbreaking book explores the revolution in psychotherapy that brought an understanding of the social nature of people's brains into a therapeutic context. Louis Cozolino is a master at synthesizing neuroscience and demonstrating how it applies to psychotherapy practice. Here, he argues that all forms of psychotherapy are successful to the extent to which they enhance change in relevant neural circuits.

This program includes an introduction and epilogue read by the author. Blending evidence across science and design, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less offers a revolution in problem-solving: proving why we overlook subtraction, and how we can access its true potential We pile on “to-dos”...

A psychological trigger is something that causes us to act out of urgency - not correctness or even happiness. It’s a switch that is flipped outside of our consciousness. This is fertile ground for some of the worst decisions of our lives. Seize control and of your impulses and make better decisions. Psychological Triggers is an introduction to yourself - your impulses, your desires, and everything in your subconscious that drives you to action.

Can reading a book make you more rational? Can it help us understand why there is so much irrationality in the world? Steven Pinker, author of Enlightenment Now (Bill Gates’s "new favorite book of all time”) answers all the questions here Today humanity is reaching new heights of scientific...