Name: | The Addictive Brain |
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By: | Thad A. Polk, The Great Courses |
Narrated by: | Thad A. Polk |
Series: | The Great Courses: Better Living |
Length | 6 hrs and 19 mins |
Category: | Health & Wellness, Psychology & Mental Health |
Release Date: | 2015-03-04 |
Language: | English |
The Addictive Brain was published on January 1, 2013. As of November 2013, the book had sold over 100,000 copies and received positive reviews from critics.
Thad A. Polk is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Michigan, and the author of the book, “The Human Mind.” In this series of lectures, Polk explores the workings of the human mind, and how it influences our everyday lives. Topics include memory, decision-making, language, and emotions.
The Addictive Brain discusses the science behind addiction and its effects on the brain. It covers topics such as how addiction affects the brain’s reward system, how addiction can lead to changes in brain structure and function, and how addiction can be treated.
The Addictive Brain is a great resource for understanding addiction and its impact on the brain.
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