Learning and memory : from brain to behavior
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Learning and memory : from brain to behavior
Worth, c2008
Available at 14 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. R-1-R-40) and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Gluck, Mercado and Myers's Learning and Memory is the first textbook developed from its inception to reflect the convergence of brain studies and behavioural approaches in modern learning and memory research incorporating findings both in animals and humans. Each chapter integrates coverage of both human memory and animal learning, with separate sections specifically devoted to behavioural processes, brain systems, and clinical perspectives. KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS * Integration of neuroscience and behavioural approaches * Integration of human and animal studies * Focus on applied aspects, including practical insights and novel treatments for brain disorders and the effect that research into learning and memory has had on our daily lives. * Unique full-colour art program * Thoughtful pedagogy includes chapter opening vignettes, special topic boxes, 'Test Your Knowledge' questions, interim summaries, concept checks, key points and terms, and suggested further reading. STUDENT SUPPLEMENTS * Companion Website at www.worthpublishers.com/gluck1e: Offers a range of study tools such as Web Quizzes, Audio Downloads, Web Links, Learning Objectives, Chapter Outlines, and Flashcards.
LECTURER SUPPLEMENTS (only available to confirmed adopters of the book - see below for details) * Companion Website at www.worthpublishers.com/gluck1e: Inlcudes Quiz Gradebook, Image and Lecture Gallery, PowerPoint presentations, and Clicker Questions. * Instructor Resource Manual and Test Bank (978-1-429-20642-6): The manual includes extensive chapter-by-chapter suggestions for class, projects and assignments, tips for integrating multimedia into your course, and comprehensive material on animal learning. The Test Bank features approximately 75 multiple-choice questions per chapter as well as an assortment of short-answer and essay questions. * Computerised Test Bank (978-1-4292-0643-3): Allows you to add an unlimited number of questions, edit questions, format a test, scramble questions, and include pictures, equations, or multimedia links. Lecturers Supplements are available to confirmed adopters of the textbook. To request, please email lecturerservices@palgrave.com with the title and ISBN of the required supplement together with your academic details: * Supplement requested * ISBN * Your name * Your Job Title * Your academic address * Your academic email * Module name * Module start date * Module student numbers
Table of Contents
The Psychology of Learning and Memory The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory Episodic and Semantic Memory: Memory for Facts and Events Skill Memory: Learning by Doing Working Memory and Executive Control Non-Associative Learning: Learning about Repeated Events Classical Conditioning: Learning to Predict Important Events Instrumental Conditioning: Learning the Consequences of Behavior Generalization, Discrimination, and the Representation of Similarity Emotional Learning and Memory Observational Learning: Watching, Listening and Remembering Learning and Memory Across the Lifespan Language Learning: Communication and Cognition
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