Electrophysiology of Mind

. Ed(s): Rugg, M.D.; Coles, Michael G.H.

ISBN 10: 0198524161 / ISBN 13: 9780198524168

Published by Oxford University Press, 1996

About this Item

Event-related brain potentials (ERPs) allow the electrical activity of the brain to be recorded from normal humans. This book provides an introduction for the non-specialist to the ERP method as applied to the study of cognitive processing - attention, the mental clock, memory, and language. Editor(s): Rugg, M.D.; Coles, Michael G.H. Series: Oxford Psychology Series. Num Pages: 238 pages, line figures. BIC Classification: CFD; JMAQ; JMB; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 346. . 1996. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Electrophysiology of Mind
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198524161
• ISBN 13: 9780198524168
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Event-related potential methodology has long been used in neuroscience to measure electrical activity in the brain. It has become clear, however, that it can also be a powerful tool in studying and illuminating central psychological issues relating to attention, information processing, mental dynamics, memory, and language. Linking this technology to newer imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography and functional magnetic resonance imaging, makes it possible to build up a spatial and temporal picture of the brain during the performance of high-level skills. This volume provides strong evidence that cognitive psychology can benefit from the use of brain electrical activity, and will be of great interest to neuroscientists and psychologists alike.

About the Author

Michael D. Rugg is at University of St Andrews. Michael G. H. Coles is at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.