
Mismatch negativity (MMN) is the electrophysiological change-detection response of the brain. MMN is stimulated when there is any discernible change to a repetitive sequence of sound, occurring even in the absence of attention. MMN is an automatic response and causes an involuntary attentional shift, representing a function which is of vital significance. A parallel response can also be detected in the other sensory modalities- visual, somatosensory, and olfactory. MMN occurs in different species, and across the different developmental stages, from infancy to old age. Importantly, the MMN response is affected in different cognitive brain disorders, providing an index to the severity of the disorder and consequently, a guide to the effectiveness of different treatments. MMN has become extremely popular around the world for investigating a wide range of clinical populations. It is a versatile tool for studying perception, memory, and learning functions in both the healthy and dysfunctional brain. Furthermore, being elicited irrespective of attention, it is ideal for investigating inattentive participants, such as sleeping infants or patients in a coma, whose cognitive processes are otherwise hard to access. Written by pioneers and leading authorities in the subject, this book provides an introduction to MMN and its contribution within different clinical fields: developmental disorders, neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, and aging.
This book investigates the Mismatch Negativity (MMN) response as a critical electrophysiological marker for understanding brain function and cognitive pathology. The authors, who are recognized pioneers in the field of auditory neuroscience, synthesize decades of research to explain how this automatic brain response functions as an index for perception, memory, and learning. By detailing the mechanisms of MMN, the text provides a framework for using this response to assess cognitive health across various clinical populations and developmental stages.
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Experts identify this work as a foundational text for researchers and clinicians interested in the application of MMN to clinical populations. Readers frequently note the clarity with which the authors explain complex neurophysiological processes, making it an accessible resource for those entering the field of cognitive neuroscience.
Page Count:
277
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191015156
ISBN-13:
9780191015151
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