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The human amygdala / edited by Paul J. Whalen, Elizabeth A. Phelps.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Amygdaloid body.
- Neuropsychology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (464 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Guilford Press, c2009.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Building on pioneering animal studies, and making use of new, noninvasive techniques for studying the human brain, research on the human amygdala has blossomed in recent years. This comprehensive volume brings together leading authorities to synthesize current knowledge on the amygdala and its role in psychological function and dysfunction. Initial chapters discuss how animal models have paved the way for work with human subjects. Next, the book examines the amygdala's involvement in emotional processing, learning, memory, and social interaction. The final section
- Contents:
- Front Matter; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-282-07863-1
- 9786612078637
- 1-60623-094-8
- OCLC:
- 476267739
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