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OverviewThis volume provides a highly integrated view of attention-related events, taking the reader from individual molecular interactions through the regulation of neuronal circuits to our higher order capacity for selective amplification of particular information. Neuroscientists, psychologists, psychiatrists and other professionals dealing with psychiatric illnesses such as ADHD, autism, and schizophrenia will find this volume a useful addition to their library. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard C. DethPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.433kg ISBN: 9781461350262ISBN 10: 1461350263 Pages: 265 Publication Date: 05 November 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsForeword. Acknowledgements. 1. The gift of attention. 2. A molecular basis for attention. 3. How dopamine receptors work. 4. The dopamine D4 receptor. 5. D4 receptor-mediated solid-state signaling. 6. Interneurons, D4 receptors and attention. 7. Attention-based learning. 8. Awareness, attention and the detection of novelty. 9. Attention and metabolism. 10. The effect of drugs on attention. 11. Attention-deficit hyperactivity. 12. Schizophrenia. 13. Autism. 14. Other psychiatric disorders. 15. An evolutionary perspective. 16. The gift of wisdom. References.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |