Evolutionary Neuropsychology
| Author | : Frederick L. Coolidge |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 295 |
| Release | : 2020 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780190940942 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0190940948 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Evolutionary Neuropsychology by : Frederick L. Coolidge
Download or read book Evolutionary Neuropsychology written by Frederick L. Coolidge and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Evolutionary neuropsychology", Coolidge examines the evolutionary origins of the human brain. A new multidisciplinary science, evolutionary neuropsychology assumes that brain regions developed their functions in response to environmental challenges over billions of years. These regions and neuronal circuitry now serve newer functions (exaptations) and are now involved in many higher cognitive functions.
