There are many different types of decisions from the important and life-changing to the mundane and everyday but all are important for our functioning as humans. This book offers an accessible guide to the complex process of human decision-making, tailored for both undergraduate and graduate students. It combines recent research with real-life examples to provide a comprehensive understanding of the underlying biology of decision-making, its relationship to cognitive abilities such as working memory, executive function and attention, and its intersection with development. The book also explores applications and theories of decision-making, giving readers a broader perspective on the field. Presented in an accessible format with in-depth explanations, the work provides everything needed to build a strong basis of understanding of the underlying biology to the more complex topics of how decision-making develops and impacts on other behaviours. Discussion points are included throughout to encourage deeper reflection on the content covered.
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'Essential reading provides detailed insight into cognitive neuroscience's functional aspects, with expert decision-making knowledge. The key topics in neuropsychology are made clear using research evidence, followed by thought-provoking activities to enhance learning. A 'must-read' for students, neuroscientists, and psychologists.' Gemini Katwa, Doctoral Researcher, Birmingham City University
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A concise guide to the cognitive science of decision-making, from anatomical development to behavioural influences.
1. Introduction;
2. Executive function and cognitive control;
3. The
prefrontal cortex;
4. Prefrontal cortex structure and organisation;
5.
Neurotransmitters and neurophysiology;
6. Memory;
7. Decision networks;
8.
Decision-making styles and models of decision-making;
9. Development;
10. The
role of childhood experiences in decision-making;
11. Decision-making
deficits;
12. Implications of decision-making.
Stacey A. Bedwell is a Lecturer in Psychology and Neuroscience who has developed courses on the neuropsychology of decision-making at King's College London and the University of Cambridge. She was awarded her PhD in Neuroanatomy in 2015.
