The recently published book, Mind Myths, edited by sergio della sala has
what I consider to be the definitive chapter on this issue, by
Beyerstein--he cites several possible sources, none of which is definitive.
annette
(just don't have time to go over it right now :-(
On Sat, 21 Aug 1999, Matthew W. Prull wrote:
> Apologies for bringing up once again the topic of the myth that people use
> only 10% of their total brain capacity (I can't count how many times I've
> read discussions of psychological myths on TIPS over the years). Could
> someone supply with info regarding the origin of this misconception?
> Thanks - MWP
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