Brain and Behavior

Brain and Behavior: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective emphasizes the dynamic nature of the brain, covering a wide range of topics and highlighting neuroplasticity as a key concept.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 688 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

Brain and Behavior: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective is a captivating exploration of cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, delving into fundamental scientific principles, patterns, and ways of thinking. Written in a clear and vibrant style, the book employs fascinating real-life examples and applications to emphasize the dynamic nature of the brain. Spanning a vast range of topics critical for understanding the brain, from the fundamentals of the nervous system to sensory and motor systems, sleep, language, memory, emotions, and motivation, social cognition, and brain disorders, this text provides a comprehensive overview. Throughout the narrative, the authors highlight the brain's dynamic nature through the mechanisms of neuroplasticity. While presenting the most current knowledge about the brain, the text also acknowledges areas of ignorance and directs students toward the most promising directions for future research. This book is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the complex workings of the human mind.

Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780190861650
Edition number: 2 Revised edition