Best Colleges For Cognitive Science - April 2024

Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning

To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines, the authors offer concrete techniques for becoming more productive learners.Memory plays a central role in our ability to carry out complex cognitive tasks, such as applying knowledge to problems never before encountered an... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0674729013
• ASIN: 0674729013
• ISBN: 0674729013
• Brand: Belknap Press
• Manufacturer: Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

In her instant, multi-month New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People).The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique co... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1501111116
• ASIN: 1501111116
• ISBN: 1501111116
• Brand: Scribner
• Manufacturer: Scribner

Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“One of the most important books I’ve ever read—an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world.” – Bill Gates“Hans Rosling tells the story of ‘the secret silent miracle of human progress’ as only he can. But Factfulness does much more than that. It also explains why progress is so often secret and silent and teaches readers how to see it clearly.” —Melinda Gates"Factfulness by Hans Rosling, an outstanding international public health expert, is a hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather tha... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0756J1LLV
• ASIN: B0756J1LLV
• Manufacturer: Flatiron Books

Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions

A fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives, helping to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mindAll our lives are constrained by limited space and time, limits that give rise to a particular set of problems. What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? How much messiness should we accept? What balance of new activities and familiar favorites is the most fulfilling? These may seem like uniquely human quandaries, but they are not: computers, too, face the same constraints, so computer scientis... [Read More]

• ASIN: B015CKNWJI
• ASIN: B015CKNWJI
• Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co.

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook

Now in its sixth edition and recommended by therapists worldwide, The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook has been the unparalleled, essential resource for people struggling with anxiety and phobias for almost thirty years. Living with anxiety, panic disorders, or phobias can make you feel like you aren’t in control of your life. If you’re ready to tackle the fears that hold you back, this book is your go-to guide. Packed with the most effective skills for assessing and treating anxiety, this evidence-based workbook contains the latest clinical research. You’ll develop a full arsenal of skills f... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1626252157
• ASIN: 1626252157
• ISBN: 1626252157
• Brand: New Harbinger Publications
• Manufacturer: New Harbinger Publications

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

• ASIN: 0062316095
• UPC: 642688061623
• ASIN: 0062316095
• ISBN: 0062316095
• Brand: Harper
• Manufacturer: Harper

Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything

The blockbuster phenomenon that charts an amazing journey of the mind while revolutionizing our concept of memoryAn instant bestseller that is poised to become a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein recounts Joshua Foer's yearlong quest to improve his memory under the tutelage of top "mental athletes." He draws on cutting-edge research, a surprising cultural history of remembering, and venerable tricks of the mentalist's trade to transform our understanding of human memory. From the United States Memory Championship to deep within the author's own mind, this is an electrifying work of journalism... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0143120530
• UPC: 884381136509
• ASIN: 0143120530
• ISBN: 0143120530
• Brand: Penguin Books
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks: A Workbook for Managing Depression and Anxiety

Learn to be Your Own Therapist in 7 WeeksGetting through depression and anxiety requires changing the way you think. Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks does just that. Offering a simple and practical plan that anyone can follow, this interactive workbook teaches you cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)―an extremely effective approach to managing anxiety and depression.This workbook gives you the tools to work through your current problems and future challenges. Each lesson builds off the last, allowing you to build your cognitive behavioral therapy skills without getti... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1623157803
• ASIN: 1623157803
• ISBN: 1623157803
• Brand: Gillihan Seth J PhD
• Manufacturer: Althea Press

The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure

Something is going wrong on many college campuses in the last few years. Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide are rising. Speakers are shouted down. Students and professors say they are walking on eggshells and afraid to speak honestly. How did this happen?   First Amendment expert Greg Lukianoff and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt show how the new problems on campus have their origins in three terrible ideas that have become increasingly woven into American childhood and education: what doesn’t kill you makes you weaker; always trust your feelings; and life is a battle between good... [Read More]

• ASIN: B076NVFT5P
• ASIN: B076NVFT5P
• Manufacturer: Penguin Press

Genius Consciousness - Super Nootropic Brain Booster Supplement - Enhance Focus, Boost Concentration & Improve Memory | Mind Enhancement with Alpha GPC & Lions Mane Mushroom for Neuro Energy & IQ

HEIGHTENED MENTAL CLARITY, FOCUS & COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE - Reduce brain fog and clear the cobwebs holding you back from achieving limitless status! Find creativity and free your thoughts with modern science (see product description below for scientific breakdown)CLINICALLY PROVEN, TRADEMARKED INGREDIENTS - Doctor formulated & 3rd party tested, Genius doesn't leave quality up to chance. Highlights from our extra strength formula include 100mg of Phosphatidylserine, 1000mg of Acetyl L Carnitine HCL and 500mg of L-Tyrosine for higher level thought processing, dopamine production and nerve support... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07B45PSV8
• UPC: 850098008125
• ASIN: B07B45PSV8
• Brand: The Genius Brand
• Manufacturer: The Genius Brand

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

Everyone knows that high IQ is no guarantee of success, happiness, or virtue, but until Emotional Intelligence, we could only guess why. Daniel Goleman's brilliant report from the frontiers of psychology and neuroscience offers startling new insight into our “two minds”—the rational and the emotional—and how they together shape our destiny. Through vivid examples, Goleman delineates the five crucial skills of emotional intelligence, and shows how they determine our success in relationships, work, and even our physical well-being. What emerges is an entirely new way to talk about being ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 055338371X
• ASIN: 055338371X
• ISBN: 9780553383713
• Brand: Bantam Books
• Manufacturer: Bantam

The Trials of Henry Kissinger

• ASIN: B00A9IFSBY
• ASIN: B00A9IFSBY

Principles of Neural Science, Fifth Edition (Principles of Neural Science (Kandel))

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Now updated: the definitive neuroscience resource―from Eric R. Kandel, MD (winner of the Nobel Prize in 2000); James H. Schwartz, MD, PhD; Thomas M. Jessell, PhD; Steven A. Siegelbaum, PhD; and A. J. Hudspeth, PhDA Doody's Core Title for 2017!900 full-color illustrationsDeciphering the link between the human brain and behavior has always been one of the most intriguing―and often challenging―aspects of s... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0071390111
• ASIN: 0071390111
• ISBN: 9780071390118
• Brand: Kandel, Eric R.
• Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical

Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning

Employ cognitive theory in the classroom every day Research into how we learn has opened the door for utilizing cognitive theory to facilitate better student learning. But that's easier said than done. Many books about cognitive theory introduce radical but impractical theories, failing to make the connection to the classroom. In Small Teaching, James Lang presents a strategy for improving student learning with a series of modest but powerful changes that make a big difference—many of which can be put into practice in a single class period. These strategies are designed to bridge the chasm b... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1118944496
• ASIN: 1118944496
• ISBN: 1118944496
• Brand: Jossey Bass Wiley
• Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass

Cognitive Science Major By Day Gamer By Night - 11 oz Coffee Mug - Unique College Student Gamers Gift For Cognitive Science

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• ASIN: B07PXMNWQ3
• ASIN: B07PXMNWQ3
• Brand: Dino.Wakeup
• Size: 11oz
• Manufacturer: Gearbubble

The Unified Learning Model : How Motivational, Cognitive, and Neurobiological Sciences Inform Best Teaching Practices

Human learning patterns in the classroom, from the pre-school to post-graduate level, are presented in this volume, which presents a scientific learning model. Training in the business world and armed forces are also among the

• UPC: 979465522

Promoting Cognition in College Students

Promoting Cognition in College

• UPC: 146701890

Teaching Minds : How Cognitive Science Can Save Our Schools

From grade school to graduate school, from the poorest public institutions to the most affluent private ones, our educational system is failing students. In his provocative new book, cognitive scientist and bestselling author Roger Schank

• UPC: 16826053

Mindset : The New Psychology of Success

This updated edition of the book that has changed millions of lives with its insights into the growth mindset can help you start the new year off right. After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University

• UPC: 5950492
• Rating: 3.769

12 Rules for Life : An Antidote to Chaos

"What does everyone in the modern world need to know? [The author's] answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.

• UPC: 56176619
• Rating: 4.455

The New Science of Teaching and Learning : Using the Best of Mind, Brain, and Education Science in the Classroom

This book offers a definitive, scientifically grounded guide for better teaching and learning practices. Drawing from thousands of documents and the opinions of recognized experts worldwide, it explains in straight talk the new Mind, Brain,

• UPC: 13054165

1984

Portrays life in a future time when a totalitarian government watches over all citizens and directs all

• UPC: 438978
• Rating: 4.258

A Text-Book on Natural Philosophy : For the Use of Schools and Colleges: Containing the Most Recent Discoveries and Facts Compiled from the Best Authorities

A Text-Book On Natural Philosophy: For the Use of Schools and Colleges : Containing the

• UPC: 707794187

AI and Cognitive Science '91 : University College, Cork, 19-20 September 1991

"Papers presented at the 4th Irish Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive

• UPC: 453596665

Computing, Philosophy and Cognition

9781904987246

• UPC: 219655611