The Prefrontal Cortex

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Details current knowledge on the prefrontal cortex of animal and human brains, with sections on anatomy of the prefrontal cortex, chemical neurotransmission, animal and human neuropsychology, neurophysiology, neuroimaging, and the temporal organization of behavior. Includes b&w and color illustrations and diagrams. For advanced students and professionals. This third edition reflects research of the past eight years, includes some 1,700 references, and contains a new chapter on imaging and new material on theory. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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An update of this subject which incorporates recent findings. Contents include: neurotransmitters; lesion studies; neurophysiology; human studies; a theory of prefrontal functions: the prefrontal cortex and temporal organization of behavior. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)