Intrusive Thinking: From Molecules to Free Will

On any given day, unintended, recurrent thoughts intrude on our thinking and affect our behaviour in ways that can be adaptive.

Such thoughts, however, become intrusive and problematic when they are unwanted, become compulsive, or lead to socially or medically unacceptable behaviour.

This volume explores what goes on in our brains to create thought intrusions, and what causes them to lead to maladaptive behaviour.