You're no idiot, of course. You know your own mind, but when it comes to understanding what's really going on in your head—all those synapses! all those neurons!—you feel like you're just about brain-dead ...

Don't let it unnerve you! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Understanding the Brain proves that you don't need to be a genius to be in the know—and gives you lots of fun stuff to think about, too. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get:

— The history of human knowledge of the brain.

— Insights into what causes brain disorders—and how best to treat them.

— Thoughtful tips about the many different ways we learn new information.

— Fascinating, little-known facts about the nervous system.