Christian Jarrett Ph.D

About

Christian Jarrett, Ph.D is a psychologist and author of BE WHO YOU WANT: Unlocking The Science Of Personality Change, forthcoming from Simon and Schuster. His previous books include The Rough Guide to Psychology and Great Myths of the Brain. He is Deputy Editor of Psyche, the new digital magazine from the founders of Aeon. Follow him on Twitter @Psych_Writer.

Books by Christian Jarrett Ph.D

Recent Posts

Can The New Havening Technique Really Cure Trauma and Fear?

There are no scientific trials showing that the technique works.

Three Myths and Three Facts About Left-Handers

A number of cultural myths have emerged about the difference between left and right-handers.

Read This Before Paying $100 for Neurofeedback Therapy

There’s good reason to be skeptical about using neurofeedback therapy as a shortcut to elation and enlightenment.

Mirror Neurons: The Most Hyped Concept in Neuroscience?

There's no doubt that mirror neurons are fascinating, but they don't explain what makes us human.

Seize Control of Your Dreams

Do we really need eight hours sleep? Do teenagers sleep in late because they're lazy? Can we really take control of our dreams? This post explores four myths and one surprising fact about sleep.

Two Myths and Three Facts About the Differences in Men and Women's Brains

Gender brain differences are real, but we should interpret them with caution.

Why the Left-Brain Right-Brain Myth Will Probably Never Die

The left-brain right-brain myth will probably never die, because it has become a powerful metaphor for different ways of thinking.