Sensorimotor Control and Learning: An Introduction to the Behavioral Neuroscience of Action

ISBN-13: 9780230371057 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 912 str.

Coventry) Tresilian James (Department of Psychology

Opis

A landmark book in the growing multidisciplinary area of human movement science that integrates findings from neuroscience, kinesiology and psychology to present a state-of-the-art account of how humans carry out goal-directed actions.

Written by one of the foremost researchers worldwide, this innovative text reflects the dynamics in current research, integrating the subjects of perception, action and motor control and learning; bridging academic domains. Students' understanding is enhanced by the inclusion of more than 300 full-colour illustrations.

Spis treści

PART I: FUNDAMENTALS Motor Behavior and Control Neuromechanical Foundations Sensorimotor Foundations Visuomotor Foundations PART II: SENSORIMOTOR CONTROL Stimulus-Elicited Behavior Reflex Circuitry and Voluntary Motor Control Spatial Orientation and Postural Control Locomotion on Legs Getting Around: Visual Control of Locomotor Manoeuvres Staying on Track Programs and Pattern Generation Aiming to be Accurate Sequences and Series PART III: SENSORIMOTOR LEARNING Learning: Process and Mechanism Adaptation and Acquisition.

O autorze

JAMES TRESILIAN is Professor of Psychology at Warwick University. He is also Honorary Professor at the University of Queensland. Professor Tresilian is a very well-regarded researcher in the field of perception, movement and learning.

Blurb

Sensorimotor Control and Learning is a groundbreaking text that provides a uniquely integrated treatment of sensory and motor processes, reflecting the latest research trends in both neuromotor control and the perceptual sciences. Richly illustrated and
written in a clear and concise manner, the book emphasizes the intimate links between sensory and motor processes, providing an integrated view of perception and action.
 
Features of the book:
* Emphasis on the multidisciplinary nature of the subject, which makes the text useful for a wide variety of readers
* A rigorous and thorough account of how motor behaviors are controlled, coordinated, and changed
* Numerous real-world examples relating to everyday experience
* The latest research in the field, including a unique introductory treatment of control theory
* Boxes highlighting and explaining more than 100 key terms, definitions and concepts throughout the text
* Essential background material on neuroscience, biomechanics and engineering, making it a self-contained book for students
* Over 600 high-quality illustrations by the author
 
Sensorimotor Control and Learning is an indispensable resource for students of kinesiology and psychology, as well as students of other disciplines such as human factors, biomedical engineering, physiotherapy, and the neurosciences.