Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience
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Now in its fifth edition, this accessible and comprehensive text highlights the most important theoretical, conceptual and methodological issues in cognitive neuroscience. Written by two experienced researchers who excel at teaching, the consistent narrative ensures that concepts are linked across chapters, and the careful selection of topics enables readers to grasp the big picture without getting distracted by details. Clinical applications such as developmental disorders, brain injuries and dementias are highlighted. In addition, the analogies and examples, opening case studies, and 'In Focus' boxes both engage and demonstrate the relevance of the material to real-world concerns. Revised for even greater clarity, the fifth edition features new and updated artwork, 'Key Questions' to review concepts, and 'Thought Questions' which develop the critical thinking skills needed to evaluate future developments in this fast-moving field. An expanded set of online resources is also available.
- Introduces the fascinating intersection of brain and cognition, and explores how the brain supports mental functions such as perception, memory, language, attention, emotion, and social cognition
- Highlights the most important theoretical, conceptual and methodological issues in the neural basis of cognition and emotion, enabling grasp of big picture concepts
- Grounds the theory with case studies, 'In Focus' boxes and examples, as well as a strong focus on clinical applications such as developmental disorders, brain injuries and dementia
- The fifth edition features new 'Key Questions' and 'Thought Questions' to help check understanding and develop critical thinking skills
Reviews & endorsements
'This is a wonderfully engaging book with case studies to tease reader interest, a logical progression of neuroscientific topics to steadily build the reader's knowledge base, and effective questions and summaries to facilitate learning of the complex, yet accessible, material. I highly recommend this book!' BJ Casey, Barnard College, Columbia University
'Banich and Compton captivate their audience with interesting case studies, compelling examples, and beautiful figures. Instructor and student resources also promote retention using empirically based learning principles. A 'must-read' for those eager to learn more about mind and brain!' Jessica Andrews-Hanna, University of Arizona
'The revised and updated version of this textbook nicely presents a comprehensive treatment of key topics in cognitive neuroscience in an easy-to-read and thought-provoking approach. It should be a useful resource to university students interested in learning about the brain and human cognition.' Marcelo Salvador Caetano, Federal University of ABC
'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
Product details
October 2023Hardback
9781108831147
600 pages
283 × 223 × 33 mm
2.02kg
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Table of Contents
- 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.
