Richard Passingham

Cognitive Neuroscience: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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ISBN 13:
9780198786221
author:
Richard Passingham
format:
Paperback
publisher:
OUP Oxford
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
152
Dimensions:
17 x 0.8 x 11.2 cm
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Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine, Richard Passingham,Cognitive Neuroscience: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions),OUP Oxford,0198786220,Science & Mathematics: Textbooks & Study Guides,S
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Cognitive Neuroscience: A New Frontier in Understanding the Human Mind The study of the human brain has undergone significant changes in recent decades, shifting from a focus on behaviourism to the development of cognitive psychology and, more recently, cognitive neuroscience. This new science seeks to uncover the workings of the brain by tapping into its 'black box' and using imaging techniques such as PET and fMRI to access activation of the working brain. Cognitive neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that combines psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy to understand human cognition. Recent advances in brain imaging have enabled researchers to investigate brain processes involved in tasks such as thinking, problem-solving, and remembering. However, there is still much to be understood about the interpretation of studies on cognition and the limitations of brain imaging. In this book, Richard Passingham provides a comprehensive overview of cognitive neuroscience, explaining the techniques available to us and highlighting common misconceptions about brain imaging. He covers the different aspects of human cognition, including perception, attention, memory, reasoning, decision-making, and action.

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