The Highly Sensitive Brain: Research, Assessment, and Treatment of Sensory Proce

Description: The Highly Sensitive Brain by Bianca P. Acevedo The Highly Sensitive Brain is the first handbook to cover the science, measurement, and clinical discussion of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), a trait associated with enhanced responsivity, awareness, depth-of-processing and attunement to the environment and other individuals. Grounded in theoretical models of high sensitivity, this volume discusses the assessment of SPS in children and adults, as well as its health and social outcomes. This edition also synthesizes up-to-date research on the biological mechanisms associated with high sensitivity, such as its neural and genetic basis. It also discusses clinical issues related to SPS and seemingly-related disorders such as misophonia, a hyper-sensitivity to specific sounds. In addition, to practical assessment of SPS embedded throughout this volume is discussion of the biological basis of SPS, exploring why this trait exists and persists in humans and other species.The Highly Sensitive Brain is a useful handbook and may be of special interest to clinicians, physicians, health-care workers, educators, and researchers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dr. Bianca P. Acevedo is a research scientist at the University of California, Santa Barbara and lives in New York City where she engages in consulting work while writing. She has a B.A. in Psychology from NYU and a PhD in Social/Health Psychology from Stony Brook University. She has done extensive research on the neural basis of high sensitivity, attachment and romantic love, and mind-body interventions; and taught courses such as Positive Psychology, Social Neuroscience, and Close Relationships. Her book, "The Highly Sensitive Brain" was nominated for the 2021 PROSE Award, and she was the recipient of the 2012 International Women in Science Award. Her work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Health, and the Alzheimers Association. Table of Contents 1. The basics of sensory processing sensitivity2. Assessment of sensory processing sensitivity across the lifespan3. Sensory processing sensitivity—For better or for worse? Theory, evidence, and societal implications4. Health and social outcomes in highly sensitive persons5. Etiology of sensory processing sensitivity: Neurobiology, genes, and evolution6. Clinical assessment of sensory processing sensitivity7. Clinical characteristics of misophonia and its relation to sensory processing sensitivity: A critical analysis8. The future of sensory processing sensitivity on planetEarth and beyond Review "This is a high-quality text regarding its description and summation of existing knowledge of SPS. The book does a thorough job of describing the biological basis of SPS, including genetic and epigenetic components. These objective measurements will likely help legitimize SPS as a normal variant of sensory processing. The addition of several scales for the assessment of SPS as well as the descriptions of clinical strengths and weaknesses of individuals are highlyuseful. The book could benefit from more visuals, perhaps to aid in the understanding of the complex science that it discusses in some chapters. The book also does not have any color and can feel pedantic at times. Lastly, the books final chapter, which discusses how SPS individuals may be helpful with off-world space missions - while interesting - seems out of place with the content of the rest of the book. Ultimately, the strengths of the book outweighits deficiencies. " --Doody Review Quote "This is a high-quality text regarding its description and summation of existing knowledge of SPS. The book does a thorough job of describing the biological basis of SPS, including genetic and epigenetic components. These objective measurements will likely help legitimize SPS as a normal variant of sensory processing. The addition of several scales for the assessment of SPS as well as the descriptions of clinical strengths and weaknesses of individuals are highly useful. The book could benefit from more visuals, perhaps to aid in the understanding of the complex science that it discusses in some chapters. The book also does not have any color and can feel pedantic at times. Lastly, the books final chapter, which discusses how SPS individuals may be helpful with off-world space missions - while interesting - seems out of place with the content of the rest of the book. Ultimately, the strengths of the book outweigh its deficiencies. " --Doody Feature Discusses how highly sensitive nervous systems adapt to rapid changes Presents a brain model for addressing variations in sensitivity Examines sensory sensitivity from a biological and evolutionary perspective Demonstrates how sensory sensitivity manifests behaviorally Serves as a practical guide for assessment and treatment Details ISBN0128182512 Publisher Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Year 2020 ISBN-10 0128182512 ISBN-13 9780128182512 Format Paperback Imprint Academic Press Inc Subtitle Research, Assessment, and Treatment of Sensory Processing Sensitivity Place of Publication San Diego Country of Publication United States Edited by Bianca P. Acevedo Affiliation Director and Founder, Foundation for Healthy Relationships and Lives; Research Scientist, University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), Santa Barbara, CA, USA Qualifications PhD Short Title The Highly Sensitive Brain Language English UK Release Date 2020-05-20 Pages 222 Publication Date 2020-05-20 US Release Date 2020-05-20 Author Bianca P. Acevedo Alternative 9780128182529 DEWEY 612.8 Audience Professional & Vocational NZ Release Date 2020-05-19 AU Release Date 2020-05-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130258951;

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