Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience

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 takes a unique thematic approach, guiding students along a clear path to understand the latest findings whether or not they have a background in neuroscience. Complete introduction to mind-brain science, written to be highly accessible to undergraduates with limited neuroscience training Richly illustrated with carefully selected color graphics to enhance understanding Enhanced pedagogy highlights key concepts for the student and aids in teaching - chapter outlines, study questions, glossary Ancillary support saves instructors time and facilitates learning - test questions, image collection, lecture slides, etc.

Autorentext

www.socsci.uci.edu/~cnllab

Klappentext

Offers a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to cognitive neuroscience. This title covers various 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.

Zusammenfassung
Offers a guide to cognitive neuroscience. This title takes a thematic approach, guiding students along a clear path to understand the findings whether or not they have a background in neuroscience. It offers ancillary support that saves instructors time and facilitates learning - test questions, image collection, lecture slides, and more.

Inhalt

1. Mind and Brain
2. A Useful Framework
3. The Nerve Cell
4. The Brain
5. Brain Imaging
6. The Art of Seeing
7. Sound, Speech, and Music Perception
8. The Brain Is Conscious
9. Learning and Memory
10. Thinking
11. Language
12. Decisions, Goals, and Actions
13. Social Cognition
14. Growing Up