This textbook is an introduction to Systems and
Theoretical/Computational Neuroscience, with a particular emphasis on
cognition. It consists of three parts: Part I covers fundamental
concepts and mathematical models in computational neuroscience, along
with cutting-edge topics. Part II explores the building blocks of
cognition, including working memory (how the brain maintains and
manipulates information "online" without external input), decision
making (how choices are made among multiple options under conditions
of uncertainty and risk) and behavioral flexibility (how we direct
attention and control actions). Part III is dedicated to frontier
research, covering models of large-scale multi-regional brain systems,
Computational Psychiatry and the interface with Artificial
Intelligence. The author highlights the perspective of neural circuits
as dynamical systems, and emphasizes a cross-level mechanistic
understanding of the brain and mind, from genes and cell types to
collective neural populations and behavior. Overall, this textbook
provides an opportunity for readers to become well versed in this
highly interdisciplinary field of the twenty-first century. Key
Features Rooted in the most recent advances in experimental studies of
basic cognitive functions Introduces neurobiological and mathematical
concepts so that the book is self-contained Heavily illustrated with
high-quality figures that help to illuminate neurobiological concepts,
present experimental findings and explain mathematical models
Concludes with a list of core cognitive behavior tasks, ten take-home
messages and three open questions for future research Computer model
codes are available via GitHub for hands-on practice
(https://github.com/xjwanglab/book)
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Understanding Cognition
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781040131770
Publisert
2024
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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