Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory Consolidation

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Axmacher, Nikolai (Editor), Rasch, Björn (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Studies in Neuroscience, Psychology and Behavioral Economics,
• Subjects: Psychology.; Neurosciences.; Neurobiology.; Neural networks (Computer science).; Biomedical engineering.; Cognitive psychology.; Cognitive Psychology.; Biomedical Engineering.; Mathematical Models of Cognitive Processes and Neural Networks.
• Physical Description: XV, 417 p. 52 illus., 43 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319450667
• ISSN: 2196-6605

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.