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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454623303321

Titolo

The human amygdala [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Paul J. Whalen, Elizabeth A. Phelps

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, c2009

ISBN

1-282-07863-1

9786612078637

1-60623-094-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (464 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

WhalenPaul J. <1963->

PhelpsElizabeth A

Disciplina

612.82

612.825

Soggetti

Amygdaloid body

Neuropsychology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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