The Cognitive Neuroscience of Development: The Role Of Experience And The Developing Brain (Studies in Developmental Psychology)

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How are the experiences of childhood incorporated into the structures of the developing brain, and how do these changes in the brain influence behaviour? This is one of the many questions motivating research in the relatively new field of developmental cognitive neuroscience. This book provides an extensive overview of the methods used to study such questions, and a thorough investigation into the emerging interface between neurobiological and psychological perspectives in the study of typical and atypical cognitive behaviour. The Cognitive Neuroscience of Development is a collection of essays written by international experts in the field. It covers not only traditional topics such as language, attention and memory development, but also includes individual chapters covering the theories of neurocognitive development and methods of studying brain activity in young infants and children. There are additional chapters on hormonal influences on brain and behavioural development, gender differences in the brain, and genetic disorders.This exceptional series of contributions surveys the study of both cognitive and neural development. The book takes into account brain architecture as well as the behavioural context of development, thus it succeeds in integrating the multiple methods and domains of research that have previously been studied in a more fragmented way. It will be invaluable to upper level students as well as researchers and teachers in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Paediatrics and related fields.
Copyright:
2002

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ISBN-13:
9781135431280
Related ISBNs:
9780203989395, 9780415646765, 9780415646765, 9781841692142, 9781841692142
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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Copyrighted By:
Psychology Press
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Psychology
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Edited by:
Michelle de Haan
Edited by:
Mark H. Johnson

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