This is the fully revised and updated second edition of the very sucessful introductory textbook on cognitive neuroscience. Written by two leading experts in the field, this book takes a unique thematic approach to introduce concepts of cognitive neurosciences, guiding students along a clear path to understand the latest findings whether or not they have a background in neuroscience. New to this edition are _Frontiers in Cognitive Neuroscience_ text boxes; each one focuses on a leading researcher and their topic of expertise. There is a new chapter on Genes and Molecules of Cognition, and all other chapters have been thoroughly revised, based on the most recent discoveries. * New edition of a very successful textbook * Completely revised to reflect new advances, and feedback from adopters and students * Includes a new chapter on Genes and Molecules of Cognition * Student Solutions available at http://www.baars-gage.com/ FOR TEACHERS: * RAPID ADOPTION AND COURSE PREPARATION: A wide array of instructor support materials are available online including PowerPoint lecture slides, a test bank with answers, and eFlashcords on key concepts for each chapter. * A TEXTBOOK WITH AN EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND THEMATIC APPROACH: in a way that is clear for students from a variety of academic backgrounds, the text introduces concepts such as working memory, selective attention, and social cognition. * A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO BRAIN ANATOMY: color graphics have been carefully selected to illustrate all points and the research explained. Beautifully clear artist's drawings are used to 'build a brain' from top to bottom, simplifying the layout of the brain. FOR STUDENTS: * AN EASY-TO-READ, COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO MIND-BRAIN SCIENCE: all chapters begin from mind-brain functions and build a coherent picture of their brain basis. A single, widely accepted functional framework is used to capture the major phenomena. * LEARNING AIDS include a student support site with study guides and exercises, a new MINI-ATLAS OF THE BRAIN and a full GLOSSARY of technical terms and their definitions. * RICHLY ILLUSTRATED with hundreds of carefully selected color graphics to enhance understanding.