Psychobiological, clinical, and educational aspects of giftedness /Ignacio González-Burgos, editor.

"Nova biomedical"

Includes bibliographies and index.

Intro; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1; A Theoretical, Conceptual and Methodological Approach to Giftedness; Abstract; The History of Giftedness; Giftedness: Is There a Common Denominator?; Type 1; Type 2; Type 3; Type 4; Type 5; Type 6; Evaluation: Searching for Giftedness; References; Chapter 2; The Neural Basis of Precocious Mathematical Ability: Some Structural and Functional Characteristics of the Math-Gifted Brain; Abstract; Introduction; What Is Math Giftedness?; Historical Backdrop; Hemispheric Dominance and Underlying Organization of the Math Gifted Brain

Functional Neuroimaging of the Math Gifted BrainStructural Components Underlying Math Giftedness; Concluding Remarks, Future Research and Potential Implications; References; Chapter 3; Genetics of Giftedness; Abstract; Introduction; Heritability of the Intelligence; Environment and Gifted; Sexual Hormones and Gifted Brain; Intelligence Linked Genes; Genome-Wide Studies and Association with Intelligence; Linkage; Epigenetic Mechanisms; References; Chapter 4; Demystifying the Mozart Effect: Facts Beyond the Controversy

Neuroscience Research Group (NEUROS), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario -- Bogotá, ColombiaAbstract; Introduction; Music as a Spatial-Temporal Primer: Shawâ#x80;#x99;s Hypothesis; The Original Research Report and Subsequent Rauscherâ#x80;#x99;s Work; Detractors of the Mozart Effect and Failures to Replicate the Original Results; Analysis of the Literature about the Mozart Effect; The Public Response: Extrapolation of the Scientific Results; The Musically-Trained Brain; The Brain while Listening to Music; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or Giftedness?Abstract; Introduction; ADHD Diagnosis; Neuropsychological Aspects of ADHD; Etiology and Genetics; Structural Alterations in the ADHD Brain; Risk Factors; Smoking; Alcohol; Maternal Stress; Prematurity and Low-Birth Weight; Comorbid Disorders; Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD); Conduct Disorder (CD); Mood Disorders; Anxiety; Developmental Coordination Disorder; Developmental Dysphasia; Specific Learning Disorders; Sleep Disorders; Tics; Obesity; ADHD Outcomes; â#x80;¦A Gift?; References; Chapter 6

Does Giftedness Deserve Clinical Attention?Abstract; Introduction; Physical Health and Safety; Emotional and Behavioral Competence; Social Competence; Cognitive Competence; Well-Being in Giftedness; Emotional Neglect, Predisdponding of Psychological Disorders; The Role of Giftedâ#x80;#x99;s Neurobiology and Psychopathology; Psychopathologies Associated with Giftedness; Emotional Intensity; Other Psychological Features: Perfectionism, High Expectations, Failure Fear and Low Frustration Tolerance; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7

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