Casting Light On The Dark Side Of Brain Imaging

Author : Amir Raz,Robert T. Thibault
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128163092

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Casting Light on the Dark Side of Brain Imaging by Amir Raz,Robert T. Thibault Pdf

Most people find colorful brain scans highly compelling—and yet, many experts don’t. This discrepancy begs the question: What can we learn from neuroimaging? Is brain information useful in fields such as psychiatry, law, or education? How do neuroscientists create brain activation maps and why do we admire them? Casting Light on The Dark Side of Brain Imaging tackles these questions through a critical and constructive lens—separating fruitful science from misleading neuro-babble. In a breezy writing style accessible to a wide readership, experts from across the brain sciences offer their uncensored thoughts to help advance brain research and debunk the craze for reductionist, headline-grabbing neuroscience. This collection of short, enlightening essays is suitable for anyone interested in brain science, from students to professionals. Together, we take a hard look at the science behind brain imaging and outline why this technique remains promising despite its seldom-discussed shortcomings. Challenges the tendency toward neuro-reductionism Deconstructs hype through a critical yet constructive lens Unveils the nature of brain imaging data Explores emerging brain technologies and future directions Features a non-technical and accessible writing style

Author : Vince D. Calhoun
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889669653

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Brain Imaging Methods Editor’s Pick 2021 by Vince D. Calhoun Pdf

Author : Owen D. Jones,Jeffrey D. Schall,Francis X. Shen,Morris B. Hoffman,Anthony D. Wagner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780197748862

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Brain Science for Lawyers, Judges, and Policymakers by Owen D. Jones,Jeffrey D. Schall,Francis X. Shen,Morris B. Hoffman,Anthony D. Wagner Pdf

Brain science in the form of neuroscientific evidence now appears frequently in courtrooms and policy discussions alike. Many legal issues are at stake, such as how to separate the best uses of brain science information from those that are potentially biasing or misleading. It is crucial to evaluate brain science evidence in light of relevant legal standards (such as the Daubert and Frye Rules). Brain Science for Lawyers, Judges, and Policymakers responds to this rapidly changing legal landscape, providing a user-friendly introduction to the fundamentals of neuroscience for lawyers, advocates, judges, legal academics, and policymakers. It features detailed but clear illustrations, as well as a comprehensive and accessible overview of developments in legally relevant neuroscience. Readers will learn brain science terms, how to understand and discuss brain structure and function in legally relevant contexts, and how to avoid over- or under-interpreting neuroscientific evidence. The book begins with a survey of the kinds of litigation, legislation, and regulation where neuroscience is currently being used. It provides accessible descriptions of basic brain anatomy and brain function as well as an overview of how modern technologies can reveal the brain structures and brain functions of individuals. It finishes with cautions and limitations, including timely and thought-provoking observations about where the future of neurolaw might lead. Throughout, the authors offer clear and concise guidance on understanding both the promise and the limitations of using brain science in law and policymaking.

Author : Flora Lysen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781501378744

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Brainmedia by Flora Lysen Pdf

Will we ever be able to see the brain at work? Could it be possible to observe thinking and feeling as if watching a live broadcast from within the human head? Brainmedia uncovers past and present examples of scientists and science educators who conceptualize and demonstrate the active human brain guided by new media technologies: from exhibitions of giant illuminated brain models and staged projections of brainwave recordings to live televised brain broadcasts, brains hooked up to computers and experiments with “brain-to-brain” synchronization. Drawing on archival material, Brainmedia outlines a new history of “live brains,” arguing that practices of-and ideas about-mediation impacted the imagination of seeing the brain at work. By combining accounts of scientists examining brains in laboratories with examples of public demonstrations and exhibitions of brain research, Brainmedia casts new light on popularization practices, placing them at the heart of scientific work.

Author : Peter A. Alces
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780226827490

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Trialectic by Peter A. Alces Pdf

A thought-provoking examination of how insights from neuroscience challenge deeply held assumptions about morality and law. As emerging neuroscientific insights change our understanding of what it means to be human, the law must grapple with monumental questions, both metaphysical and practical. Recent advances pose significant philosophical challenges: how do neuroscientific revelations redefine our conception of morality, and how should the law adjust accordingly? Trialectic takes account of those advances, arguing that they will challenge normative theory most profoundly. If all sentient beings are the coincidence of mechanical forces, as science suggests, then it follows that the time has come to reevaluate laws grounded in theories dependent on the immaterial that distinguish the mental and emotional from the physical. Legal expert Peter A. Alces contends that such theories are misguided—so misguided that they undermine law and, ultimately, human thriving. Building on the foundation outlined in his previous work, The Moral Conflict of Law and Neuroscience, Alces further investigates the implications for legal doctrine and practice.

Author : Gregory J. Boyle,Georg Northoff,Aron K. Barbey,Felipe Fregni,Marjan Jahanshahi,Alvaro Pascual-Leone,Barbara J. Sahakian
Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781529616583

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The Sage Handbook of Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience by Gregory J. Boyle,Georg Northoff,Aron K. Barbey,Felipe Fregni,Marjan Jahanshahi,Alvaro Pascual-Leone,Barbara J. Sahakian Pdf

Cognitive neuroscience is the interdisciplinary study of how cognitive and intellectual functions are processed and represented within the brain, which is critical to building understanding of core psychological and behavioural processes such as learning, memory, behaviour, perception, and consciousness. Understanding these processes not only offers relevant fundamental insights into brain-behavioural relations, but may also lead to actionable knowledge that can be applied in the clinical treatment of patients with various brain-related disabilities. This Handbook focusses on the foundational principles, methods, and underlying systems in cognitive and systems neuroscience, as well as examining cutting-edge methodological advances and innovations. Containing 34 original, state of the art contributions from leading experts in the field, this Handbook is essential reading for researchers and students of cognitive psychology, as well as scholars across the fields of neuroscientific, behavioural and health sciences. Part 1: Background Considerations Part 2: Neuroscientific Substrates and Principles Part 3: Neuroanatomical Brain Systems Part 4: Neural Dynamics and Processes Part 5: Sensory-Perceptual Systems and Cognition Part 6: Methodological Advances

Author : Matilda Hellman,Michael Egerer,Janne Stoneham,Sarah Forberger,Vilja Männistö-Inkinen,Doris Ochterbeck,Samantha Rundle
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811909467

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Addiction and the Brain by Matilda Hellman,Michael Egerer,Janne Stoneham,Sarah Forberger,Vilja Männistö-Inkinen,Doris Ochterbeck,Samantha Rundle Pdf

This book investigates the neuroscientific knowledge on addiction as an epistemic project.

Author : Antonio D’Aloia,Maria Chiara Errigo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030388409

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Neuroscience and Law by Antonio D’Aloia,Maria Chiara Errigo Pdf

There have been extraordinary developments in the field of neuroscience in recent years, sparking a number of discussions within the legal field. This book studies the various interactions between neuroscience and the world of law, and explores how neuroscientific findings could affect some fundamental legal categories and how the law should be implemented in such cases. The book is divided into three main parts. Starting with a general overview of the convergence of neuroscience and law, the first part outlines the importance of their continuous interaction, the challenges that neuroscience poses for the concepts of free will and responsibility, and the peculiar characteristics of a “new” cognitive liberty. In turn, the second part addresses the phenomenon of cognitive and moral enhancement, as well as the uses of neurotechnology and their impacts on health, self-determination and the concept of being human. The third and last part investigates the use of neuroscientific findings in both criminal and civil cases, and seeks to determine whether they can provide valuable evidence and facilitate the assessment of personal responsibility, helping to resolve cases. The book is the result of an interdisciplinary dialogue involving jurists, philosophers, neuroscientists, forensic medicine specialists, and scholars in the humanities; further, it is intended for a broad readership interested in understanding the impacts of scientific and technological developments on people’s lives and on our social systems.

Author : Nick Heather,Matt Field,Antony C. Moss,Sally Satel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 725 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000540062

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Evaluating the Brain Disease Model of Addiction by Nick Heather,Matt Field,Antony C. Moss,Sally Satel Pdf

This ground-breaking book advances the fundamental debate about the nature of addiction. As well as presenting the case for seeing addiction as a brain disease, it brings together all the most cogent and penetrating critiques of the brain disease model of addiction (BDMA) and the main grounds for being skeptical of BDMA claims. The idea that addiction is a brain disease dominates thinking and practice worldwide. However, the editors of this book argue that our understanding of addiction is undergoing a revolutionary change, from being considered a brain disease to a disorder of voluntary behavior. The resolution of this controversy will determine the future of scientific progress in understanding addiction, together with necessary advances in treatment, prevention, and societal responses to addictive disorders. This volume brings together the various strands of the contemporary debate about whether or not addiction is best regarded as a brain disease. Contributors offer arguments for and against, and reasons for uncertainty; they also propose novel alternatives to both brain disease and moral models of addiction. In addition to reprints of classic articles from the addiction research literature, each section contains original chapters written by authorities on their chosen topic. The editors have assembled a stellar cast of chapter authors from a wide range of disciplines – neuroscience, philosophy, psychiatry, psychology, cognitive science, sociology, and law – including some of the most brilliant and influential voices in the field of addiction studies today. The result is a landmark volume in the study of addiction which will be essential reading for advanced students and researchers in addiction as well as professionals such as medical practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists of all varieties, and social workers.

Author : José M. Muñoz,Eric García-López,Elena Rusconi
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889662081

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Neurolaw: The Call for Adjusting Theory Based on Scientific Results by José M. Muñoz,Eric García-López,Elena Rusconi Pdf

This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.

Author : Pradeep N,Sandeep Kautish,Sheng-Lung Peng
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128220443

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Demystifying Big Data, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning for Healthcare Analytics by Pradeep N,Sandeep Kautish,Sheng-Lung Peng Pdf

Demystifying Big Data, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning for Healthcare Analytics presents the changing world of data utilization, especially in clinical healthcare. Various techniques, methodologies, and algorithms are presented in this book to organize data in a structured manner that will assist physicians in the care of patients and help biomedical engineers and computer scientists understand the impact of these techniques on healthcare analytics. The book is divided into two parts: Part 1 covers big data aspects such as healthcare decision support systems and analytics-related topics. Part 2 focuses on the current frameworks and applications of deep learning and machine learning, and provides an outlook on future directions of research and development. The entire book takes a case study approach, providing a wealth of real-world case studies in the application chapters to act as a foundational reference for biomedical engineers, computer scientists, healthcare researchers, and clinicians. Provides a comprehensive reference for biomedical engineers, computer scientists, advanced industry practitioners, researchers, and clinicians to understand and develop healthcare analytics using advanced tools and technologies Includes in-depth illustrations of advanced techniques via dataset samples, statistical tables, and graphs with algorithms and computational methods for developing new applications in healthcare informatics Unique case study approach provides readers with insights for practical clinical implementation

Author : Donald Kuiken,Arthur M. Jacobs
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783110645958

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Handbook of Empirical Literary Studies by Donald Kuiken,Arthur M. Jacobs Pdf

This handbook reviews efforts to increase the use of empirical methods in studies of the aesthetic and social effects of literary reading. The reviewed research is expansive, including extension of familiar theoretical models to novel domains (e.g., educational settings); enlarging empirical efforts within under-represented research areas (e.g., child development); and broadening the range of applicable quantitative and qualitative methods (e.g., computational stylistics; phenomenological methods). Especially challenging is articulation of the subtle aesthetic and social effects of literary artefacts (e.g., poetry, film). Increasingly, the complexity of these effects is addressed in multi-variate studies, including confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. While each chapter touches upon the historical background of a specific research topic, two chapters address the area’s historical background and guiding philosophical assumptions. Taken together, the material in this volume provides a systematic introduction to the area for early career professionals, while challenging active researchers to develop theoretical frameworks and empirical procedures that match the complexity of their research objectives.

Author : Rick Csiernik
Publisher : Canadian Scholars
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781773382296

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Substance Use and Misuse, Third Edition by Rick Csiernik Pdf

The revised third edition of the formerly titled Substance Use and Abuse retains its comprehensive, holistic examination of the field of substance use and misuse from a Canadian perspective. Now organized into seven sections, the 30 chapters examine the nature of addiction; explore biological, psychological, and social theories that attempt to explain addiction; discuss drugs that produce addiction, along with a review of prevention, treatment, and treatment system options; and consider the legal and ethical issues that those working in substance use and addiction frequently encounter. Thoroughly updated to reflect contemporary issues and recent advances in the field of addiction counselling, Rick Csiernik’s much-loved text features new content on the changes to cannabis law and culture in Canada, the opioid crisis and public response, as well as expanded content on cultural competence, non-substance use addictive behaviours, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. Substance Use and Misuse is an essential and timely resource for counsellors treating individuals dealing with addiction, and for courses across social work, human services counselling, psychology, and mental health and addictions programs. FEATURES: - Now divided into seven sections with 30 chapters to enhance student comprehension and learning - Contains new information on contemporary themes including the opioid crisis, e-cigarettes and vaping, risks and benefits of THC and CBD, principles of good family skills training, sample dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) activities, and a sample intervention script - Includes an enhanced treatment section with updates on harm reduction, traumainformed care, the transtheoretical model of change, and motivational interviewing

Author : Graham Music
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-24
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781003802556

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Nurturing Natures by Graham Music Pdf

This new edition of the bestselling text, Nurturing Natures, provides an indispensable synthesis of the latest scientific knowledge about children’s emotional development. Integrating a wealth of both up-to-date and classical research from areas such as attachment theory, neuroscience, developmental psychology and cross-cultural studies, it weaves these into an accessible, enjoyable text that always keeps in mind children recognisable to academics, practitioners and parents. New to this edition, the book considers transgender issues, same-sex parenting, experiences of black and minority ethnic groups, well-being and the impact of mental health in relation to climate change anxiety. It looks at key developmental stages from life in the womb to the preschool years and right up until adolescence, examining how children develop language, play and memory and moral capacities. Issues of nature and nurture are addressed and the effects of different kinds of early experiences are unpicked, creating a coherent and balanced view of the developing child in context. Nurturing Natures is written by an experienced child therapist who has used a wide array of research from different disciplines to create a highly readable and scientifically trustworthy text. Equipped with key points, questions for consideration, further reading and online video chapter introductions, this book is essential reading for childcare students, teachers, social workers, health visitors, early years practitioners and those training or working in child counselling, psychiatry and mental health. Full of fascinating findings, it provides answers to many of the questions people really want to ask about the human journey from conception into adulthood.

Author : Alexander Samely
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031557637

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Reading and Experience: A Philosophical Investigation by Alexander Samely Pdf