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OverviewWhy do we need to sleep? What are the purpose of dreams? How does sleep effect cognition? Sleep and Cognition will explore the impact of sleep on cognitive performance, drawing evidence from the complementary fields of behavioural neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Bringing together leading international researchers, the book will provide an essential overview of the relationship between sleep and cognition. Beginning with an introduction to the various functions of sleep, the book will then consider different assessment methodologies, and the range of associated sleep disorders. It is an essential text for all students interested in the psychology of sleep. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Caroline HortonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge ISBN: 9781138938007ISBN 10: 1138938009 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 01 January 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of Contents1. Introduction to Sleep and Cognition; 2. The nature and functions of sleep - cycles and rhythms; 3. Measurements and disorders of sleep; 4. Sleep deprivation in the lab and real world; 5. Sleep and Cognition in children; 6. Sleep, memory and emotion; 7. Integration, organization and reorganisation in sleep; 8. Cognitive processing during sleep; 9. The nature of dreaming - theories and functions; 10. Dreams as a reflection of mental activity and cognitive processing during sleep; 11. Conclusions - Sleep and Cognition in the FutureReviewsAuthor InformationCaroline Horton is Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. She teaches across undergraduate cognitive psychology modules, and is an active researcher within the field of sleep and cognition. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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