Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory Consolidation

This edited volume provides an overview the state-of-the-art in the field of cognitive neuroscience of memory consolidation. In a number of sections, the editors collect contributions of leading researchers . The topical focus lies on current issues of interest such as memory consolidation including working and long-term memory. In particular, the role of sleep in relation to memory consolidation will be addressed. The target audience primarily comprises research experts in the field of cognitive neuroscience but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students.

List of contents

Conceptual Questions of Memory Consolidation.- Memory Consolidation During Off-line Periods and the Role of Sleep.-  Mechanisms of Memory Consolidation on a Systems Physiology Level.- Modulation of Memory Consolidation.- Clinical Translation.

Summary

This edited volume provides an overview the state-of-the-art in the field of cognitive neuroscience of memory consolidation. In a number of sections, the editors collect contributions of leading researchers . The topical focus lies on current issues of interest such as memory consolidation including working and long-term memory. In particular, the role of sleep in relation to memory consolidation will be addressed. The target audience primarily comprises research experts in the field of cognitive neuroscience but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students.

Product details

• Assisted by: Nikola Axmacher (Editor), Nikolai Axmacher (Editor), Rasch (Editor), Rasch (Editor), Björn Rasch (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2017
• EAN: 9783319450643
• ISBN: 978-3-31-945064-3
• No. of pages: 417
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 240 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 820 g
• Illustrations: XV, 417 p. 52 illus., 43 illus. in color.
• Series: Studies in Neuroscience, Psychology and Behavioral Economics; Studies in Neuroscience, Psychology and Behavioral Economics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology; B, Neuroscience, Neurosciences, Behavioral Science and Psychology, cognitive psychology, Zoology, Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Biomedical engineering, Mathematical modelling, Neural networks (Computer science), Neurobiology