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Fundamentals of cognitive neuroscience : a beginner's guide /

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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 s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Baars, Bernard J.
Corporate Author: Ebook Library
Other Authors: Gage, Nicole M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Waltham, MA : Elsevier Science, [2013]
Subjects:
Cognitive neuroscience.
Cognitive neuroscience > Case studies.
Cognitive neuroscience > Case studies.
Physiology.
Science.
Natural history.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of 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.