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21 Aug 2009, 9:40 am

First off let me state neurology in a doctor/surgery aspect is not what I'm looking for. More about understanding parts of the brain and how they relate to different behavior anywhere from Why we shop/alcoholic behavior or even why people seem happier during Christmas time (IMO they seem like it) Basically the understanding of behavior on a brain level but I'm not stupid I know if I did go back to College I'd have to choose just one of those but don't know where to start except buying books on different parts of the brain but what would relate to your behavior? I thought I'd ask here since you guys are in College Thanks WP members. :-)



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21 Aug 2009, 11:06 am

I really enjoyed The Emperor's New Mind, by Roger Penrose - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1797 ... of_Physics - it's the first place I ever saw anyone propose that some people think in pictures.


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21 Aug 2009, 11:30 am

The Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge is a fascinating account of brain plasticity. Take home message: Adult brains are constantly changing and we can guide and accelerate that change. We can improve our brain and thereby overcome neurological handicaps.


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21 Aug 2009, 12:33 pm

The book "How the Mind Works" by Steven Pinker, or any of his other books, might interest you.
Also, books by Oliver Sacks (who named one of his books based on a remark by Temple Grandin) are fascinating.