Cognitive Neuroscience

by Marie T. Banich, Rebecca J. Compton

Updated fully, this accessible and comprehensive text highlights the most important theoretical, conceptual and methodological issues in cognitive neuroscience. Written by two experienced teachers, the consistent narrative ensures that students link concepts across chapters, and the careful selection of topics enables them to grasp the big picture without getting distracted by details. Clinical applications such as developmental disorders, brain injuries and dementias are highlighted. In addition, analogies and examples within the text, opening case studies, and 'In Focus' boxes engage students and demonstrate the relevance of the material to real-world concerns. Students are encouraged to develop the critical thinking skills that will enable them to evaluate future developments in this fast-moving field. A new chapter on neuroscience and society considers how cognitive neuroscience issues relate to the law, education, and ethics, highlighting the clinical and real-world relevance. An expanded online package includes a test bank.

Genres: Neuroscience, Science, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Psychology

672 pages, Paperback

First published December 27, 2005

Reviews

[Alexander Tarlinder · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was the textbook for a cognitive neuroscience course that I took last fall. I found it very unapproachable. The topic in itself is heavy, and the authors have opted for a style of writing that pretty much results in a text that feels like 100 studies merged into one fat blob of text. True, the subject is rich in details, and so is the text. Instead of admiring the effort put into creating such a comprehensive text (or brick), I kept thinking to myself: "The authors hate people, especially their readers."

[Sabine Depauw · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting topics but amazed at the numerous typos that were a little distracting and at times worrying since this book was introducing me to a lot of jargon, so when I read 'the the' or 'in constrast' or 'upcoming upcoming' or 'signficantly' or 'Goggle', I guessed something went wrong, but in other cases I guessed so only when I didn't get any results when I 'Goggled' 'neocrotical processors' or 'dichaptically'...
Also, the text refers to interesting figures on the book cover?, but I purchased mine without?

[Max · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only read the chapters on memory, attention & higher cognition, plus the summaries of all other chapters. Overall, I found it really helpful. I was surprised how much we seem to understand about what's going on, for example where in the brain what types of evaluation takes place, what functions different areas provide in completing complex behavior or how working memory works.

[jamothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read most of the chapters except the first two for a cog neuro course. It is pretty approachable in terms of difficulties. The style of writing gives its density unnecessarily for my personal taste.

[Melvin Marsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written, pity my teacher was not as informative as this book.

[Alyssa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really not the best neuro textbook I have read in my time in the field. Would give 2.5 if I could, since it isn’t the worst either

[Nathalie Lindaas]

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