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Author Baars, Bernard

Title Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience : a Beginner's Guide
Published Burlington : Elsevier Science, 2012

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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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Subject Cognitive neuroscience.
Cognitive neuroscience -- Case studies
Cognitive neuroscience
Genre/Form Electronic books
Case studies
Form Electronic book
Author Gage, Nicole M
ISBN 9780124158658
012415865X