Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 3rd Edition

by Mark H. Johnson (Birkbeck, University of London ); Contributions by: Michelle de Haan (Institute of Child Health, University College London)

• ISBN13: 9781444327625
• ISBN10: 1444327623
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-08-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

The publication of the third edition of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience is a testament to the dramatic expansion of the field in recent years. While continuing to serve as the definitive introduction to the subject, this new edition is thoroughly updated and enhanced to reflect the latest advances in our understanding of brain-behavior relationships and development. Two all-new background foundational chapters are included. One provides an overview of populations and developmental disorders and introduces established and new methodologies critical for advancements in the field. The second new chapter focuses on recent advances in the integration of molecular and population genetics with studies of brain development and function.

Further enhancements include a greater emphasis on such topics as mid-childhood and adolescence, practical applications of basic research, and the emergence of functional networks of various regions of the brain. New discussions on recent technological breakthroughs are also included, as well as material on the increasing relevance of genetics to developmental psychology and neuroscience.

The third edition of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience is certain to solidify the reputation of the landmark text that was instrumental in the creation of a field of study that is making great strides in addressing fundamental questions of human development.

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Preface to the Third Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Acknowledgments

List of Abbreviations

The Biology of Change

Methods and Populations

From Gene to Brain

Building a Brain

Vision, Orienting, and Attention

Perceiving and Acting on the Physical World: Objects and Number

Perceiving and Acting on the Social World

Learning and Long-Term Memory

Language

Prefrontal Cortex, Working Memory, and Decision-Making

Cerebral Lateralization

Interactive Specialization

Toward an Integrated Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

References

Index

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