Essentials of Cognitive Neuroscience 1st edition by Postle, Bradley R. (2015) Hardcover

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Author : Bradley R. Postle
Genre : Psychology

Summary : In-depth exploration of the core neurobiological, psychological, and computational principles that underlie how the brain gives rise to the mind Essentials of Cognitive Neuroscience provides a broad and substantive foundation with which the reader can understand how the brain gives rise to the mind, spanning topics as varied as how we can pick out a familiar face in a crowd, send a text message while walking down the street, recall what we ate for dinner last Saturday, and be consciously aware of reading words on a page. Each chapter begins with an overview of foundational principles before transitioning to in-depth exploration of how today’s scientists use state-of-the-art methods to advance our knowledge and understanding of the neural bases of human thought and behavior. New in this third edition is an overview of theoretical frameworks and computational approaches needed to understand the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field, including: predictive coding; dynamical systems theory; reinforcement learning; recurrent neural network modeling; representational similarity analysis; diffusion-decision modeling; and representational geometry analysis. Essentials of Cognitive Neuroscience includes information on: High-level cognition, covering cognitive control, decision making, social behavior, emotion, language, and consciousness Memory and mental representation, covering visual object recognition and knowledge, neural bases of plasticity, declarative and semantic long-term memory, and working memory Perception, attention, and action, covering the visual, auditory, and somatosensory systems, spatial cognition, skeletomotor and oculomotor control, and the control of attention Principles of the organization, structure, and functions of the brain, and strategies for relating these to thought and behavior Written in a narrative style that gives the reader a sense of what it's like to be a cognitive neuroscientist, Essentials of Cognitive Neuroscience is a vital learning resource for students interested in psychology, neuroscience, and neurology.

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Author : Bradley R. Postle
Genre : Psychology

Summary : Essentials of Cognitive Neuroscience introduces and explicates key principles and concepts in cognitive neuroscience in such a way that the reader will be equipped to critically evaluate the ever-growing body of findings that the field is generating. For some students this knowledge will be needed for subsequent formal study, and for all readers it will be needed to evaluate and interpret reports about cognitive neuroscience research that make their way daily into the news media and popular culture. The book seeks to do so in a style that will give the student a sense of what it's like to be a cognitive neuroscientist: when confronted with a problem, how does one proceed? How does one read and interpret research that's outside of one's sub-area of specialization? How do two scientists advancing mutually incompatible models interrelate? Most importantly, what does it feel like to partake in the wonder and excitement of this most dynamic and fundamental of sciences?

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Author : Michael W. Eysenck
Genre : Psychology

Summary : Is it possible to learn something without being aware of it? How does emotion influence the way we think? How can we improve our memory? Fundamentals of Cognition, Fourth Edition, provides a basic, reader-friendly introduction to the key cognitive processes we use to interact successfully with the world around us. Our abilities in attention, perception, learning, memory, language, problem solving, thinking, and reasoning are all vitally important in enabling us to cope with everyday life. Understanding these processes through the study of cognitive psychology is essential for understanding human behaviour. This edition has been thoroughly updated and revised with an emphasis on making it even more accessible to introductory-level students. This new edition includes: updated references for readers who are looking for more detailed information; checks to make sure that statements made in the previous version are still valid, given recent findings on replication issues; extended research activities and "In the Real World" case studies to make it easy for students to engage with the material; real-world topics such as discussions of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, the reading problems of individuals with dyslexia, why magic tricks work, and why we cannot remember the Apple logo accurately; an extensive set of "Key term" definitions; supporting Instructor and Student Resources containing multiple choice questions, flashcards, simulations of key experiments, and instructor resources. The book provides a perfect balance between traditional approaches to cognition and cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience and cognitive neuropsychology. Covering all the key topics within cognition, this comprehensive overview is essential reading for all students interested in psychology.

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Author : Sandie Taylor
Genre : Psychology

Summary : Cognitive Psychology: The Basics provides a compact introduction to the core topics in the field, discussing the science behind the everyday cognitive phenomena experienced by us all. The book considers laboratory and applied theory and research alongside technological developments to demonstrate how our understanding of the brain’s role in cognition is improving all the time. Alongside coverage of traditional topics in the field, including attention and perception; learning and memory; thinking, problem-solving and decision-making; and language, the book also discusses developments in interrelated areas, such as neuroscience and computational cognitive science. New perspectives, including the contribution of evolutionary psychology to our understanding of cognition are also considered before a thoughtful discussion of future research directions. Using real-world examples throughout, the authors explain in an accessible and student-friendly manner the role our human cognition plays in all aspects of our lives. It is an essential introductory text suitable for all students of Cognitive Psychology and related disciplines. It will also be an ideal read for any reader interested in the role of the brain in human behavior.