Kognitiv neurovidenskab og neurovidenskabelig adfærdsforskning

Hvorfor har vi musik? Vi har altid haft musik. Det ældste kendte musikinstrument er omkring40.000 år gammelt. Det peger på, at musik ikke kun har en æstetiskfunktion – ellers ville evolutionen have fjernet den undervejs. Vi spiserfor at overleve, har sex for at opretholde arten, indsamler viden for at udvikle os og optimere vores overlevelsesmuligheder – men hvorfor musikken? Når vi foretager os noget godt for vores overlevelse, udløses der et stof i vores hjerner, som vækker en følelse af nydelse – og vi ved, at oplevelsen af musik gør det samme. Musikken er altså vigtig for os, men på hvilken måde? I Musik på hjernen undersøger Peter Vuust, hvad der sker i hjernen, når vi lytter til og spiller musik. Bliver vi klogere? Mere opmærksomme eller følsomme over for andre? Og hvad med sproget –hvordan hænger det sammen med vores opfattelse af musik? Ved at undersøge forskellen på musikeres og ikke-musikeres hjerner, om der findes et særligt gen for musik, nærmer vi os et svar på, hvorfor vi alle– i større eller mindre grad – har musik på hjernen.

Free will is the foundation of western society, dictating our notions of fairness and justice, punishment and reward, and our very identity as individuals. But as world-renowned scientist Robert Sapolsky shows, there is not a shred of evidence to suggest that free will exists. What would happen if we accepted that free will is a powerful illusion?

A new dawn of brain tracking and hacking is coming. Will you be prepared for what comes next?Imagine a world where your brain can be interrogated to learn your political beliefs, your thoughts can be used as evidence of a crime, and your own feelings can be held against you. A world where people who suffer from epilepsy receive alerts moments before a seizure, and the average person can peer into their own mind to eliminate painful memories or cure addictions.Neuroscience has already made all of this possible today, and neurotechnology will soon become the "universal controller" for all of our interactions with technology. This can benefit humanity immensely, but without safeguards, it can seriously threaten our fundamental human rights to privacy, freedom of thought, and self-determination.From one of the world's foremost experts on the ethics of neuroscience, The Battle for Your Brain offers a path forward to navigate the complex legal and ethical dilemmas that will fundamentally impact our freedom to understand, shape, and define ourselves.

To danske, meget erfarne børnepsykologer gennemgår i deres nye bog metoder, som integrerer psykoterapi med neuropsykologi og kognitionspsykologi i det terapeutiske arbejde med børn. Metoder, hvor man arbejder med at udvikle barnets erkendelse og med at ændre negative tænkemåder, således at der skabes mulighed for nye måder at handle på - eller den anden vej rundt: man afprøver nye handlinger og vurderer deres resultater, således at man når frem til en ny måde at tænke sig og omverdenen på.Med basis i en anerkendende holdning viser forfattere med konkrete eksempler, hvordan de forskellige terapeutiske elementer anvendes i praksis, og demonstrerer, at terapi ikke kun finder sted på behandlerens kontor. Der kan gøres brug af terapeutiske elementer i barnets daglige miljø, i hverdagens aktiviteter sammen med andre børn og voksne.Bogen henvender sig til alle, der arbejder med børn med sociale og emotionelle vanskeligheder, fx psykologer, lærere, pædagoger, psykiatere, læger og sundhedsplejersker samt til forældre, der ønsker indsigt i, hvordan de kan støtte deres barn.

Kognitive vanskeligheder har stor indflydelse på den enkeltes evne til at fungere i hverdagen. Samlet set har det kognitive funktionsniveau væsentlig betydning for den enkeltes evne til at følge en uddannelse, passe sit arbejde, regulere følelser og indgå i og fastholde sociale relationer. Derfor er det også vigtigt at sætte ind og behandle kognitive vanskeligheder, uanset om de er en følge af stress, psykisk sygdom, neurologiske tilstande eller andre tilstande, der påvirker hjernen.KOGNITIV REMEDIERING er en psykologisk behandlingsform, der støtter og udvikler de kognitive kompetencer og dermed også personens emotionelle og sociale funktionsniveau. Den rette psykologiske intervention kan øge det kognitive funktionsniveau og livskvaliteten, styrke selvværdet og generelt give en bedre forståelse af egne vanskeligheder.KOGNITIV REMEDIERING er en terapeutisk intervention, der spænder fra træning af basale kognitive funktioner til udvikling af bedre problemløsningsevner og metakognition. Kognitiv remediering tager ikke udgangspunkt i en specifik terapeutisk retning, og den kan integreres med og fungere som overbygning til andre terapeutiske traditioner.KOGNITIV REMEDIERING er også titlen på denne bog, der er en vejledning i, hvordan man undersøger og behandler kognitive vanskeligheder. Bogen giver konkrete redskaber og praktiske øvelser til træning af fx opmærksomhedsfokus, tilpasning af de problemløsningsstrategier, som personen allerede anvender, og bredere adfærdsregulerende redskaber. Bogen henvender sig til psykologer, læger, sygeplejersker, pædagoger, lærere og behandlere, der arbejder med at undersøge, støtte og genoptræne kognition hos personer, som er kognitivt udfordret.Om forfatterne:Louise Meldgaard Bruun er specialpsykolog i psykiatri, og Line Kirstine Hauptmann er specialist i klinisk neuropsykologi. Forfatterne har i mange år arbejdet med udvikling og forskning i undersøgelse og behandling af kognitive vanskeligheder. Sammen har de virksomheden Tankerummet, hvor de arbejder med formidling, uddannelse og videreudvikling af kognitiv remediering.

For thousands of years, music has acted as a powerful medium for evoking emotions, facilitating communication, and nurturing overall well-being. With the advent of new sophisticated neuroimaging technology, human responses to music and music therapy are being viewed through a new lens. As a consequence, new knowledge is being obtained about how music can produce significant improvements in cognitive, social, overt and agitated behaviours. The aim of this book is to provide an overview of neurocognitive music therapy, its impact and implications in the practice of evidence-based music interventions. The book seeks to provide researchers, psychologists, music therapists, musicians and physicians interested in the therapeutic applications of music, with a source of information about current techniques and novel music interventions. It is structured into several chapters, each of them presenting peer-reviewed research and evidence-based procedures carried out in a specific clinical context. Topics covered in the book include: Musical engagement for individuals with motor disabilities Enhancing emotional processing in autism through music Stroke rehabilitation via musical interventions Musical neurofeedback for emotional disorders Emotional modulation with music therapy in palliative care AI-driven personalisation in music interventionsThe book highlights the profound capacity of music-based interventions to facilitate cognitive and emotional processing, enhance communication, and promote motor rehabilitation. At the same time, the book demonstrates how modern technologies offer new opportunities to evaluate, validate, and potentiate music-based interventions, allowing new and innovative possibilities and more personalised interventions. This book aims to contribute to the growing body of knowledge in this field and inspire further research and innovation in the practice of music therapy.

Nahtoderlebnisse, Sterbebett-Visionen, Medienkundgebungen in Séancen, Hypnoserückführungen, Erinnerungen von Kindern an ein früheres Leben und außerkörperliche Erfahrungen werden von manchen Autoren als Hinweise auf ein Leben nach dem körperlichen Tod angeführt. Kritiken und Gegenkritiken dieser Argumente werden ausführlich einander gegenübergestellt und verschiedene Theorien beider Seiten sowie von Zwischenpositionen besprochen, wodurch zum Schluss die Frage nach dem Überleben vorsichtig positiv beantwortet wird.

This book is the result of extensive archival research conducted on the Collection "e;Silvano Arieti Papers"e; held in the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. It offers readers the first scientific biography of the renowned Italian-born psychiatrist Silvano Arieti, who in 1939 emigrated to the United States, where he gained fame and recognition for his work on schizophrenia. In 1975, the second edition of his book, Interpretation of Schizophrenia, received the National Book Award in Science.The book has been cast as a twofold journey: an exploration of the life of a psychiatrist and scientist and an overview of twentieth century psychiatry and its significant issues, debates, and transformations. Readers will find useful insights for a better understanding of psychiatry as a discipline capable of portraying the complexity of human nature. 

A grand new vision of cognitive science that explains how our minds build our worlds'One of the most important books yet published this century' SpectatorFor as long as we've studied the mind, we've believed that information flowing from our senses determines what our mind perceives. But as our understanding has advanced in the last few decades, a hugely powerful new view has flipped this assumption on its head. The brain is not a passive receiver, but an ever-active predictor.At the forefront of this cognitive revolution is widely acclaimed philosopher and cognitive scientist Andy Clark, who has synthesized his ground-breaking work on the predictive brain to explore its fascinating mechanics and implications. Among the most stunning of these is the realization that experience itself, because it is guided by prior expectation, is a kind of controlled hallucination. We don't passively take in the world around us; instead our mind is constantly making and refining predictions about what we expect to see. This even applies to our bodies, as the way we experience pain and other states is shaped by our expectations, and this has broader implications for the understanding and treatment of conditions from PTSD to schizophrenia to medically unexplained symptoms. From the most mundane experiences to the most sublime, it is our predictions that sculpt our experience.A landmark study of cognitive science, The Experience Machine lays out the extraordinary explanatory power of the predictive brain for our lives, mental health and society.

Unravel the Secrets of Your Mind: A Journey into Cognitive BiasesStep into the intriguing world of cognitive biases with this comprehensive guide that promises to transform the way you perceive yourself and others. Packed with fascinating insights, this book unveils the subtle but powerful ways our minds shape our understanding of reality.In The Biased Brain, you will delve deep into the heart of human cognition and discover hundreds of cognitive biases that influence our decisions. Written by an expert in the field, this book is a powerful tool that will enable you to navigate your life with enhanced understanding and control.Nearly 500 pages packed with well-researched, engaging content that will draw you into the labyrinth of the human mind. You will explore concepts that will make you question your assumptions and provoke you to think critically about your thought processes. This book doesn't just offer theoretical knowledge; it also provides practical solutions to identify and overcome your biases.It doesn't matter whether you're a student of psychology, a curious observer of human behavior, or someone who's simply looking to better understand their own mind-this book has something for everyone. In fact, it might just be the most insightful book you will read this year.Are you ready to challenge your perceptions and unveil the biases hiding in plain sight? This book is your map to understanding the complex landscape of human cognition. So, why wait? Start your journey now and transform the way you see yourself and the world.Grab your copy of The Biased Brain today and embark on an enlightening journey into the human mind.

Unravel the Secrets of Your Mind: A Journey into Cognitive BiasesStep into the intriguing world of cognitive biases with this comprehensive guide that promises to transform the way you perceive yourself and others. Packed with fascinating insights, this book unveils the subtle but powerful ways our minds shape our understanding of reality.In The Biased Brain, you will delve deep into the heart of human cognition and discover hundreds of cognitive biases that influence our decisions. Written by an expert in the field, this book is a powerful tool that will enable you to navigate your life with enhanced understanding and control.Nearly 500 pages packed with well-researched, engaging content that will draw you into the labyrinth of the human mind. You will explore concepts that will make you question your assumptions and provoke you to think critically about your thought processes. This book doesn't just offer theoretical knowledge; it also provides practical solutions to identify and overcome your biases.It doesn't matter whether you're a student of psychology, a curious observer of human behavior, or someone who's simply looking to better understand their own mind-this book has something for everyone. In fact, it might just be the most insightful book you will read this year.Are you ready to challenge your perceptions and unveil the biases hiding in plain sight? This book is your map to understanding the complex landscape of human cognition. So, why wait? Start your journey now and transform the way you see yourself and the world.Grab your copy of The Biased Brain today and embark on an enlightening journey into the human mind.

This book presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of affectivity and human learning by bridging the gap between neuroscience, cultural and cognitive psychology. It brings together studies that go beyond the focus on cognitive-intellectual variables involved in learning processes and incorporate the study of the role played by affectivity and emotions in learning not only at educational settings but in all processes of transformation and human development, thus presenting affectivity as a catalyst and mediator of all daily learning processes.Chapters brought together in this contributed volume present both theoretical contributions and results of empirical research from different disciplines, such as neuroscience, cognitive psychology, cultural psychology, educational psychology, developmental psychology and philosophy, and are grouped into five thematic sections. The first part of the book brings together chapters discussing different aspects of the role played byaffectivity in learning processes from the perspectives of cultural, educational and developmental psychology. The second part is dedicated to the role of affectivity for teachers during their training as educators and during their pedagogical practice in diverse contexts. The third part focuses on the relationship between affectivity and learning from a neuroscientific point of view. The fourth part discusses affectivity and learning in therapeutic and clinical contexts. Finally, the fifth part brings together chapters about affectivity and learning in everyday life.By bringing together this rich interdisciplinary collection of studies, Affectivity and Learning: Bridging the Gap Between Neurosciences, Cultural and Cognitive Psychology will be a valuable resource for researchers in the fields of psychology, neuroscience and education, as well as for educators and teachers interested in knowing more about the relationship between affectivity and human learning.

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Many people living with epilepsy also suffer from debilitating psychiatric and cognitive disorders. While these comorbidities have been recognized for centuries, their causation, and relationship to the epilepsy remains clouded in mystery. This volume highlights recent knowledge and findings as well as controversies in our current understanding of behavioral and psychiatric comorbidities of epilepsy.