Cognitive Neuroscience

ISBN-13: 9781108831147 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023

Marie T. Banich; Rebecca J. Compton

Opis

Revised and updated, this comprehensive text covers key concepts in cognitive neuroscience. Written by two active researchers and experienced teachers, the coverage is both up to date and accessible with clear links made across chapters. Clinical applications, case studies and examples demonstrate the real-world significance of the science.

Recenzje

'Banich and Compton explore topics that reflect the scope of the field as well as areas of interest to students. They examine both function and dysfunction, along with practical applications, providing a fuller picture of the brain's role in human cognition, behavior, and emotion.' Chris Koch, George Fox University

Spis treści

1. Introduction to the nervous system; 2. Historical perspectives; 3. Methods; 4. Motor control; 5. Sensation and perception; 6. Object recognition; 7. Spatial cognition; 8. Language; 9. Memory and learning; 10. Attention; 11. Executive function and higher-order thinking; 12. Emotion; 13. Social cognition; 14. Psychopathology; 15. Brain development and plasticity; 16. Generalized cognitive disorders; 17. Cognitive neuroscience and society.