Neurogerontology : Aging and the Nervous System.

Neurogerontology tells the story of how the aging brain affects all aspects of cognition and physical performance. It comprehensively links the principles and substance of neuroscience with gerontology and psychology. Written largely from a behavioral neuroscience perspective, Neurogerontology explo...

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Main Author: Willott, James
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer Pub. Co., 1999.
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Summary:Neurogerontology tells the story of how the aging brain affects all aspects of cognition and physical performance. It comprehensively links the principles and substance of neuroscience with gerontology and psychology. Written largely from a behavioral neuroscience perspective, Neurogerontology explores the functional relationships between the central nervous system and psychological phenomena of aging, including perception, arousal, learning, cognition, and motor behavior. Willot emphasizes healthy aging, but dementia and other pathological conditions are discussed when relevant. This evidence.
Physical Description:1 online resource (389 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-363) and index.
ISBN:9780826117175
0826117171
1281806102
9781281806109
9786611806101
6611806105
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.