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Neuropsychology
. Ed(S): Boulton, Alan A.; Baker, Glen B.; Hiscock, Merrill
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Description for Neuropsychology
hardcover. In order to understand how the human brain functions, one must first understand its structure and mechanics. Part of a collection of methods offering proven techniques for productive work in this field, this volume deals with the area of neuropsychology. Editor(s): Boulton, Alan A.; Baker, Glen B.; Hiscock, Merrill. Series: Neuromethods. Num Pages: 381 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JMM; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
If one envisages neuroscience as a pyramid, with the more mole- lar disciplines forming the base and the more integrative d- ciplines positioned above, then neuropsychology clearly would be near the tip. Neuropsychology seeks to find order in the ultimate product of all neural systems, namely behavior, and to relate that product to its neural substrate. Relationships between brain and behavior are sought, but reductionistic explanations are eschewed. Attempting to “explain” complex behaviors in terms of neuronal activity is no more satisfying than attempting to “explain” artificial intelligence in terms of voltages within a computer’s central pr- essing unit. If ... Read more
If one envisages neuroscience as a pyramid, with the more mole- lar disciplines forming the base and the more integrative d- ciplines positioned above, then neuropsychology clearly would be near the tip. Neuropsychology seeks to find order in the ultimate product of all neural systems, namely behavior, and to relate that product to its neural substrate. Relationships between brain and behavior are sought, but reductionistic explanations are eschewed. Attempting to “explain” complex behaviors in terms of neuronal activity is no more satisfying than attempting to “explain” artificial intelligence in terms of voltages within a computer’s central pr- essing unit. If ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Humana United States
Number of pages
381
Condition
New
Series
Neuromethods
Number of Pages
381
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ, United States
ISBN
9780896031333
SKU
V9780896031333
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