Memory: From Mind to MoleculesMacmillan, 2003 - Всего страниц: 254 What is memory and where in the brain is it stored? How is memory storage accomplished? Two scientists responsible for some of the fundamental research in the field answer these key questions in Memory: From Mind to Molecules, the first book for a general readership to offer an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of memory from molecules and cells to brain systems and cognition. |
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From Mind to Molecules | 1 |
Modifiable Synapses for Nondeclarative Memory | 23 |
Molecules for ShortTerm Memory | 47 |
Declarative Memory | 69 |
Brain Systems for Declarative Memory | 83 |
A Synaptic Storage Mechanism for Declarative Memory | 109 |
From ShortTerm Memory to LongTerm Memory | 129 |
Priming Perceptual Learning and Emotional Learning | 157 |
Memory for Skills Habits and Conditioning | 175 |
Memory and the Biological Basis of Individuality | 195 |
Further Readings | 217 |
Sources of Illustrations | 219 |
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