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OverviewThe role of the prefrontal cortex is one of the most topical and important areas of research in contemporary neuropsychology. This cortical region appears to be linked with executive processes affecting many diverse areas of cognitive function. Working memory, information processing, behavioural organization, attention, judgement, and the ability to cope with novel experiences are just some of the diverse processes it affects. This book brings together contributions from some of the world's leading researchers on the prefrontal cortex. They discuss the many recent theoretical and technical advances in the field - for example in our understanding of the neural architecture of the prefrontal cortex, in the development of comparable texts of cognition in humans and other primates, in our understanding of the relationships between neuronal activity and behaviour, and in the increasing use of functional neuroimaging to identify different levels of organization within the prefrontal cortex. These important developments make this an ideal time to address the many questions and debates that have arisen about the role and functional organization of this area of the brain. One of the first books to be written on the subject, The Prefrontal Cortex is a state-of-the-art account of our knowledge of this exciting subject. It will be welcomed by all researchers and students in neuro- and cognitive psychology, and neuroscience. Full Product DetailsAuthor: A. C. Roberts (Department of Anatomy, Department of Anatomy, University of Cambridge) , T. W. Robbins (Department of Experimental Psychology, Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge) , L. Weiskrantz (Department of Experimental Psychology, Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford) , L. Weiskrantz (Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.379kg ISBN: 9780198524410ISBN 10: 0198524412 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 04 June 1998 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: Roberts Theories and Models of Executive Function Based on Neuropsychological Studies in Humans: Introduction 2: Baddeley and Della Sala: Working memory and executive control 3: Shallice and Burgess: The domain of supervisory processes and temporal organization of behaviour 4: Damasio Neurobiological and Neuropsychological Approaches to the Study of Cognitive and Executive Function: The somatic marker hypothesis and the possible functions of the prefrontal cortex 5: Pandya and Yeterian: Comparison of prefrontal architecture and connections 6: Rolls: The orbitofrontal cortex 7: Goldman-Rakic: The prefrontal landscape: implications of functional architecture for understanding human mentation and the central executive 8: Petrides: Specialized systems for the precessing of mnemonic information within the prinmate frontal cortex 9: Robbins: Dissociating executive functions of the prefrontal cortex 10: Passingham: Attention to action 11: Diamond: Evidence of the importance of dopamine for prefrontal cortex functions early in life 12: Weinberger and Berman: Prefrontal function in schizophrenia: confounds and controversies 13: Frith: The role of the prefrontal cortex in self-consciousness: the case of auditory hallucinations 14: Cohen, Braver, O'Reilly: A computational approach to prefrontal cortex, cognitive control and schizophrenia: recent developments and current challenges 15: Roberts and Robbins: ConclusionsReviewsT]he editors of the present volume [have] assembled a stellar cast and prepared an effective, concise volume based on a meeting of the Royal Society in 1996. In just 15 chapters, many current ideas about the functions of prefrontal cortex appear, including planning action, devising strategies, making decisions, selecting goals, using feedback, monitoring and ordering events, suppressing routine behavior, and subserving working memory, to recount a partial list that excludes language. . . . This volume's most noteworthy contributions focus on memory . . ., strategies and response selection . . ., the role of dopamine in development . . ., and the potential contribution of prefrontal dysfunction to schizophrenia . . . --Trends in Cognitive Sciences<br> <br> T]he editors of the present volume [have] assembled a stellar cast and prepared an effective, concise volume based on a meeting of the Royal Society in 1996. In just 15 chapters, many current ideas about the functions of prefrontal cortex appear, including planning action, devising strategies, making decisions, selecting goals, using feedback, monitoring and ordering events, suppressing routine behavior, and subserving working memory, to recount a partial list that excludes language. . . . This volume's most noteworthy contributions focus on memory . . ., strategies and response selection . . ., the role of dopamine in development . . ., and the potential contribution of prefrontal dysfunction to schizophrenia . . . --Trends in Cognitive Sciences<br> `'...the editors of the present volume...assembled a stallar cast and prepared an effective, concise volume.'' Steven P. Wise, Trends in Cognitive Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 7 T]he editors of the present volume [have] assembled a stellar cast and prepared an effective, concise volume based on a meeting of the Royal Society in 1996. In just 15 chapters, many current ideas about the functions of prefrontal cortex appear, including planning action, devising strategies, making decisions, selecting goals, using feedback, monitoring and ordering events, suppressing routine behavior, and subserving working memory, to recount a partial list that excludes language. . . . This volume's most noteworthy contributions focus on memory . . ., strategies and response selection . . ., the role of dopamine in development . . ., and the potential contribution of prefrontal dysfunction to schizophrenia . . . --Trends in Cognitive Sciences Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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