Beschreibung:
Originally published in 1978, the second book in this series picks up the neural trail of sensory messages after they arrive at the brain. In addition to the emphasis on central representation and coding of sensory signals, it also considers the topics of brain localization and learning.
Preface. Part 1: Basic Concepts 1 A Survey and Introduction 2 History of the Mind-Body Problem 3 Neuroanatomy 4 An Anatomy of the Mind Part 2: Mind-Brain Associations and Correlations 5 Localization of Mental Functions: A Network Point of View 6 Representation and Coding: The Background 7 Representation and Coding: Methods, Findings, and Theories 8 Neural Correlates of Learning: Basic Concepts and Findings 9 Neural Correlates of Learning: Possible Mechanisms and Summary Models 10 Epilog: Emerging Principles of the Psychobiology of Mind. Bibliography. Author Index. Subject Index.