In Creativity and the Brain, Kenneth Heilman explores the possible brain mechanisms which underlie creativity, by reviewing the existing evidence and putting forward new ideas. On the way, he discusses the relationships between creativity and intelligence, brain anatomy, neuropharmacology, addiction, handedness, sex differences, and mood states such as depression. He also addresses the effects of neurological disorders and aging, as well as the influence of environmental factors such as tolerance and nurturing. The book will be of interest to neuroscientists, psychologists, psychiatrists,…mehr
In Creativity and the Brain, Kenneth Heilman explores the possible brain mechanisms which underlie creativity, by reviewing the existing evidence and putting forward new ideas. On the way, he discusses the relationships between creativity and intelligence, brain anatomy, neuropharmacology, addiction, handedness, sex differences, and mood states such as depression. He also addresses the effects of neurological disorders and aging, as well as the influence of environmental factors such as tolerance and nurturing. The book will be of interest to neuroscientists, psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists and educators The engaging and succinct style of this book also make it appealing to students, and researchers from a variety of disciplines who have an interest in understanding the brain mechanisms underlying creativity.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Kenneth M. Heilman received his M.D. degree from the University of Virginia in 1963. He joined the faculty at the University of Florida in 1970 and was promoted to Professor in 1975. He received an endowed chair in 1990, making him the first James E. Rooks, Jr. Professor of Neurology. In 1998, he was awarded the title of Distinguished Professor. He is also a Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology. He is the author or co-author nine texts, and has a total of more than 400 chapters and articles in peer reviewed journals. He is a past President of the International Neuropsychology Society and the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology. This latter organization also gave him the "Outstanding Achievement Award" for his research and educational contributions to Neurology.
Inhaltsangabe
Definitions. Intelligence. Knowledge and Talents. Cellular Organization. Neuronal Representations. Modularity and Connectivity. Procedural Knowledge. Imagery. Visual Perception. Visual Recognition. Visual Imagery. Handedness. Genesis of Hand Preference. Creativity and Left Hand Preference. Sex. Psychopathology. Intelligence. Laterality and Modularity. Dorsal verses Ventral Systems. Brain Size. Bird Brains. Hormones. Neurological Disorders. Focal Lesions. Epilepsy. Dementia. Developmental Learning Disability. Autism. Neurotransmitters. Relaxation and Sleep. Psychopathology. Subconscious Incubation. The Frontal Lobes. Risk Taking and Substance Abuse. Motivation and Persistence. Divergent Thinking. Aging. Changes of Creativity. Changes in Intelligence. The Aging Brain. The Frontal Lobes. Right Hemispheric Deterioration. Depth of Processing. Hormones. Nurture. The Archimedes Misconception. The Influence of Society. Domains of Creativity. Cultural and Religious Influences. Training. Anxiety.
Definitions. Intelligence. Knowledge and Talents. Cellular Organization. Neuronal Representations. Modularity and Connectivity. Procedural Knowledge. Imagery. Visual Perception. Visual Recognition. Visual Imagery. Handedness. Genesis of Hand Preference. Creativity and Left Hand Preference. Sex. Psychopathology. Intelligence. Laterality and Modularity. Dorsal verses Ventral Systems. Brain Size. Bird Brains. Hormones. Neurological Disorders. Focal Lesions. Epilepsy. Dementia. Developmental Learning Disability. Autism. Neurotransmitters. Relaxation and Sleep. Psychopathology. Subconscious Incubation. The Frontal Lobes. Risk Taking and Substance Abuse. Motivation and Persistence. Divergent Thinking. Aging. Changes of Creativity. Changes in Intelligence. The Aging Brain. The Frontal Lobes. Right Hemispheric Deterioration. Depth of Processing. Hormones. Nurture. The Archimedes Misconception. The Influence of Society. Domains of Creativity. Cultural and Religious Influences. Training. Anxiety.
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