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This Second Edition Of The Popular Cognitive Neuroscience Of Aging Provides Up-to-date Coverage Of The Most Fundamental Topics In This Discipline. Like The First Edition, This Volume Accessibly And Comprehensively Reviews The Neural Mechanisms Of Cognitive Aging Appropriate To Both Professionals And Students In A Variety Of Domains, Including Psychology, Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Neurology, And Psychiatry. The Chapters Are Organized Into Three Sections. The First Section Focuses On Major Questions Regarding Methodological Approaches And Experimental Design. It Includes Chapters On Structural Imaging (mri, Dti), Functional Imaging (fmri), And Molecular Imaging (dopamine Pet, Etc), And Covers Multimodal Imaging, Longitudinal Studies, And The Interpretation Of Imaging Findings. The Second Section Concentrates On Specific Cognitive Abilities, Including Attention And Inhibitory Control, Executive Functions, Memory, And Emotion. The Third Section Turns To Domains With Health And Clinical Implications, Such As The Emergence Of Cognitive Deficits In Middle Age, The Role Of Genetics, The Effects Of Modulatory Variables (hypertension, Exercise, Cognitive Engagement), And The Distinction Between Healthy Aging And The Effects Of Dementia And Depression. Taken Together, The Chapters In This Volume, Written By Many Of The Most Eminent Scientists As Well As Young Stars In This Discipline, Provide A Unified And Comprehensive Overview Of Cognitive Neuroscience Of Aging.
This volume investigates the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive changes associated with the aging process. The authors, Denise C. Park, Lars Nyberg, and Roberto Cabeza, compile contributions from leading researchers to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding how brain structure and function evolve across the lifespan. By integrating methodological rigor with clinical insights, the text establishes a foundation for interpreting neuroimaging data in the context of healthy and pathological aging.
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Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for students and professionals in psychology and neuroscience. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the high quality of the multi-disciplinary research presented.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190660228
ISBN-13:
9780190660222
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