Brighter Brains: Scientific American Mind

About this book

This edition includes six fascinating "Solving the IQ Puzzle": Why is your IQ higher than your parents? It is because of the Flynn effect, says the person who coined the James R. Flynn."Searching for God in the Brain": Researchers are unearthing the roots of religious feeling in the experiences of nuns, Buddhists and others."Brain Food": Paying attention to what and when you eat can maximize your mental prowess."Feeding the Psyche": Why we crave chips and chocolate when we're upset or anxious - and how scientists are coming to conclusions about food and mood."Fantasy Therapy": Virtual computer worlds are helping people cope with phobias, eating disorders, and severe pain.