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Subconsciousness - Automatic Behavior and the Brain (Hardcover)
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Subconsciousness - Automatic Behavior and the Brain (Hardcover)
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We are conscious of only a small fraction of our lives. Because the
brain constantly receives an enormous quantity of information, we
need to be able to do things without thinking about them-to act in
"autopilot" mode. Automatic behaviors-the vast majority of our
activities-occur without our conscious awareness, or
subconsciously. Yet the physiological basis of subconsciousness
remains poorly understood, despite its vast importance for physical
and mental health. The neurodegenerative disease expert Yves Agid
offers a groundbreaking and accessible account of subconsciousness
and its significance. He pinpoints the basal ganglia-the ancient
"basement of the brain"-as the main physiological hub of the
subconscious. Agid examines its roles in the control and production
of automatic behavior, including motor, intellectual, and emotional
processes. He highlights the consequences for various brain
pathologies, showing how malfunctions of the subconscious have
clinical repercussions including not only abnormal involuntary
movements, as seen in Parkinson's disease, but also psychiatric
disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorders and depression.
Based on this understanding, Agid considers how seeing the basal
ganglia as a therapeutic target can aid development of potential
new treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Shedding
new light on the physiological bases of our behavior and mental
states, this book provides an innovative exploration of the
complexities of the mind, with implications ranging from clinical
applications to philosophy's thorniest problems.
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Imprint: |
Columbia University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2021 |
First published: |
2021 |
Authors: |
Yves Agid
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Trade binding
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Pages: |
128 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-231-20126-1 |
Categories: |
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General
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LSN: |
0-231-20126-5 |
Barcode: |
9780231201261 |
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