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Nelson, Charles A. and Monica Luciana, eds. Handbook of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience. Cambridge, MA: Bradford Books-MIT Press, 2001. (Annotated at Cognitive development)
Ornstein, Robert E. On the Experience of Time. New York, NY: Penguin, 1969; Pelican Books, 1975.
| Since there is no special organ to register time like the eyes for vision, and since there are many different definitions for the concept 'time', it is best to determine under which conditions a certain theory applies. Ornstein used four dimensions of time experience: Short time, including rhythm and 'immediate apprehension' of brief intervals, Duration, Temporal perspective, and Simultaneity and succession. It is the concept of 'duration' which lends itself best to future studies. |
Ornstein, Robert E. The Psychology of Consciousness. New York, NY: Freeman & Co.,1972, Pelican Books, 1975.
| Like 'God', 'life', 'time', the concept 'consciousness' is a multi-faceted term that cannot be nailed down, 'it must be answered personally, experientially'. Using 'evidence from diverse sources: research in the functions of the two hemispheres of the brain; the ancient Chinese I Ching; current scientific analyses of the processes of cognition and perception; esoteric texts; research on how rats can control their blood flow; reports on Yoga; I have set out to present neither a problem-solving, advanced scientific treatise nor a step-by-step esoteric manual.... So this is a book of what could be in psychology rather than what it is at present.' |
Restak, Richard M. The Brain: The Last Frontier. New York: Warner Books, 1979.
| Even though written before the great explosion in brain research that has taken place during the last 20 years, this book still provides an excellent introduction because of the clarity of presentation and style through which this author can convey even difficult subjects. The author's verdict: "I believe psychobiology can help us with many of the social problems we are now facing. ...the world we're in the process of creating for ourselves and future generations is the product of our brains; therefore, only by understanding how our brains work, can we hope to achieve true insights regarding individual and species motivations." |
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