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Index
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
Chapter 1. A Framework for Mind and Brain
1. Introduction to the Study of Mind and Brain
2. Consciousness, Cortical Core, Connectivity, and Consistency
3. Consciousness
4. The Cortical Core
5. Connectivity
6. Consistency
7. Summary
Chapter 2. The Brain
1. Introduction
2. Brain Structure—Neuroanatomy
3. Brain Cells—Neurophysiology
4. Brain Function—Functional Neuroanatomy
5. Brain Pathways: Neuroconnectivity
6. Brain Dynamics—Brain Rhythms and Oscillations
7. Putting It All Together
8. Study Questions
Chapter 3. Observing the Brain
1. Introduction
2. Observing Brain Structure: Neuroanatomy
3. Observing Brain Cells: Neurophysiology
4. Observing Brain Function: Functional Neuroanatomy
5. Observing Brain Pathways: Neuroconnectivity
6. Observing Brain Dynamics: Brain Rhythms and Oscillations
7. Summary
8. Study Questions
Chapter 4. The Art of Seeing
1. Introduction
2. Functional Organization of the Visual System
3. Constructive Perception
4. Object (and Face) Recognition
5. How the Visual System Creates Your Perception
6. Visual Consciousness
7. Summary
8. Study Questions
Chapter 5. Sound, Speech, and Music Perception
1. Introduction
2. Pathways to Auditory Cortex
3. Cortical Auditory Functions and Pathways: What and Where
4. Speech Perception
5. Music Perception
6. Auditory Awareness and Imagery
7. Summary
8. Study Questions and Drawing Exercises
Chapter 6. Language and Thought
1. Introduction
2. Language…Spoken and Heard
3. Thoughts
4. Summary
5. Study Questions
Chapter 7. Learning and Remembering
1. Introduction
2. Episodic Learning and Memory
3. Semantic Memory Is Different
4. Memory Trace Formation and Consolidation
5. Memory Traces and Models
6. Control of Memory
7. When Memories Are Lost
8. Summary
9. Study Questions
Chapter 8. Attention and Consciousness
1. Introduction
2. Waking: Purposeful Thoughts and Actions
3. Consciousness
4. Attention
5. Attention and Consciousness: Separable but Closely Intertwined Processes
6. Exceptional States of Mind
7. Summary
8. Study Questions
Chapter 9. Decisions, Goals, and Actions
1. Introduction
2. Structure of the Frontal Lobes
3. A Closer Look at Frontal Lobe Functions
4. Neuroimaging the Executive Brain
5. Damage to the Executive Brain
6. A Current View of Organizing Principles of the Frontal Lobes
7. Toward a Unified Theory of Frontal Lobe Function
8. Study Questions
Chapter 10. Humans Are Social Beings
1. Introduction
2. Four Central Aspects of Social Cognition
3. Theory of Mind Model: An Organizing Framework for Social Cognition
4. Empathy
5. Social Perception
6. Social Behavior
7. An Integrated Model for Social Cognition
8. Disorders of Social Cognition
9. Summary
10. Study Questions and Drawing Exercises
Chapter 11. Feelings
1. Introduction
2. The Emotional Brain Circuitry
3. Emotional Regulation and Cognitive Reappraisal
4. Emotional Perception
5. Emotional Contagion and Empathy
6. Emotional Memories
7. Rewards and Motivation
8. Moods and Personality
9. Conflict and Conflict Resolution
10. Stress
11. Emotional Impairments and Disorders
12. Summary
13. Study Guide
Chapter 12. Sleep and Levels of Consciousness
1. Introduction
2. From Wakeful to Sleepy…and Back Again: Daily Rhythms for Sleep
3. The Architecture of Sleep
4. Memory and Sleep
5. Dreaming
6. Sleep Disorders
7. Summary
8. Study Questions
Chapter 13. Disorders of Consciousness
1. Introduction
2. Reversible Unconsciousness
3. Disorders of Consciousness
4. Neuroimaging Disorders of Consciousness
5. Summary
6. Study Questions
Chapter 14. Growing Up
1. Introduction
2. Prenatal Development: From Blastocyst to Baby
3. The Developing Brain: A Lifetime of Change
4. Developing Mind and Brain
5. Early Brain Damage and Developmental Plasticity
6. Summary
7. Study Questions
Glossary
References
Index
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