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,…
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- 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
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108923361
- Subjects Cognition,Life Sciences,Neurosciences,Psychology
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 14 December 2023
- ISBN: 9781108831147
- Dimensions (mm): 276 x 216 mm
- Weight: 2.02kg
- Page extent: 600 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 30 November 2023
- ISBN: 9781108926386
- Dimensions (mm): 276 x 216 mm
- Weight: 1.85kg
- Page extent: 600 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 15 September 2023
- ISBN: 9781108923361
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