Publisher's Synopsis
Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience. A textbook for psychology, neuroscience, pre-medical students, and everybody interested in the neuroscience of cognition. RLFA wave of new research is transforming our understanding of the human mind and brain. Many educational fields now require a basic understanding of the new topic of cognitive neuroscience. However, available textbooks are written more for biology audiences than for psychology and related majors. This text aims to bridge that gap. A background in biology of neuroscience is not required. The thematic approach builds on widely understood concepts in psychology, such as