Amygdala: The Study of Dexterity of the Brain

This book illustrates up-to-date information regarding amygdala and studies the dexterity of the brain. Among the various constituents of the limbic system, the amygdala is an intriguing structure that is involved in the procedures of liking and disliking and in the manners our emotions drive our actions and affect the strength of our memories. Integrated with novel conceptual breakthroughs, the most recent information acquired by veteran experts in amygdala function from all over the world has been reviewed in this book. This information should help the readers to comprehend how the amygdalae contribute to these procedures as well as to a variety of neuropsychiatric and neurological pathologies. Due to the accelerating rate of research development, the information in this book accurately corresponds to various important questions addressed by veterans employing extremely specific techniques. Analysis from distinct research areas which are necessary for consideration in discussing the role of amygdala in memory and emotion has been compiled in this book. The aim of this book is to acquaint and inform beginners and experts with latest information in the field of brain structures involved in mechanisms underlying emotional learning and memory and also help to stimulate discussion on the functional role of amygdala and connected brain structures in these mechanisms.

Author: Noah Martin

Publisher: Hayle Medical

Publication Date: Mar 17, 2015

Number of Pages: 420 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 1632410397

ISBN-13: 9781632410399