Description |
1 online resource (475 pages) |
Contents |
Mind and brain -- A framework -- The nerve cell -- The brain -- Imaging the brain -- The art of seeing -- Sound, speech, and music -- The brain is conscious (sometimes) -- The brain learns -- Thinking -- Speaking -- The central executive: decisions, goals, and actions -- Feelings and the social brain -- Growing up: development |
Summary |
This introductory text offers a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to cognitive neuroscience. Chapters cover all aspects of the field - the neural framework, sight, sound, consciousness, learning/memory, problem solving, speech, executive control, emotions, socialization and development - in a student-friendly format with extensive pedagogy and ancillaries to aid both the student and professor. Throughout the text, case studies and everyday examples are used to help students understand the more challenging aspects of the material. Written by two leading experts in the field, the text |
Notes |
1.2. Single neurons |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Cognitive neuroscience.
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Cognitive neuroscience -- Case studies
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Cognitive neuroscience
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Case studies
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Gage, Nicole M
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ISBN |
9780124158658 |
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012415865X |
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