Book Description:
“Explore the connections between the brain and behavior with ‘Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology’ by Bryan Kolb and Ian Q. Whishaw. This 2021 textbook delves into brain structure, neuropsychological methods, and the neural bases of language, memory, perception, and emotion, using the latest imaging techniques.”
Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology
Authors: Bryan Kolb, Ian Q. Whishaw
Publisher: Worth Publishers, 2021
ISBN: 978-1429282956
Description: Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology provides an insightful introduction to the scientific study of brain-behavior relationships. With an emphasis on recent advances and the use of new imaging methods, this textbook highlights the significance of a multidisciplinary approach to explore how the human brain influences our thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
This textbook explores the field through six core themes:
- Brain Structure and Function: It delves into the anatomy and physiology of the brain, explaining how brain damage can impact behavior.
- Methods in Neuropsychology: Introduces the techniques for studying brain-behavior relationships, including various assessments and neuroimaging technologies.
- Language and the Brain: Discusses the neural mechanisms that facilitate language comprehension, production, and memory.
- Memory and the Brain: Covers the neural foundations of memory processes such as encoding, storage, retrieval, and forgetting.
- Perception and Attention: Examines how we perceive our environment and focus attention on relevant stimuli.
- Emotion and the Brain: Looks at the neural bases of emotions, their regulation, and their influence on our behavior.