Human Learning: Biology, Brain, and Neuroscience

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Author(s): Aaron S. Benjamin, J. Steven De Belle, Bruce Etnyre and Thad A. Polk (Eds.)
Series: Advances in Psychology 139
Publisher: Elsevier, Academic Press
Year: 2008

Language: English
Pages: 1-324

Content:
Volume Editors
Page iii

Copyright page
Page iv

Preface
Page ix

Contributors
Pages xi-xiii

Introduction: Behavioral Approaches to the Study of Human Learning and Memory Review Article
Pages 2-6
Aaron S. Benjamin

The Role of Inhibition in Learning Review Article
Pages 7-20
Justin C. Hulbert, Michael C. Anderson

Short- vs. Long-Term Memory Review Article
Pages 21-31
Ian Neath, Aimée M. Surprenant

Hemispheric Asymmetries in Verbal Memory Review Article
Pages 33-44
Karen M. Evans, Kara D. Federmeier

Emotional Facilitation and Disruption of Memory Review Article
Pages 45-59
Stacie L. Warren, Gregory A. Miller, Wendy Heller

Scheduling and Learning Review Article
Pages 61-72
Dominic A. Simon

Introduction: Cognitive Neuroscience of Learning and Memory Review Article
Pages 74-76
Thad Polk

The Computational Cognitive Neuroscience of Learning and Memory: Principles and Models Review Article
Pages 77-99
Lee I. Newman, Thad A. Polk

Cognitive Neuroscience of Skill Acquisition Review Article
Pages 101-112
J. Bo, J. Langan, R.D. Seidler

Cognitive Neuroscience of Declarative and Nondeclarative Memory Review Article
Pages 113-123
Paul J. Reber

Learning and Memory for Emotional Events Review Article
Pages 125-135
Alexandra S. Atkins, Patricia A. Reuter-Lorenz

Age Differences in Memory: Demands on Cognitive Control and Association Processes Review Article
Pages 137-149
Cindy Lustig, Kristin Flegal

Introduction: A Survey of Motor Learning Concepts and Findings Review Article
Pages 152-154
Bruce Etnyre

Two Aspects of Motor Learning: Learning Movements and Learning Synergies Review Article
Pages 155-166
Mark L. Latash

Neuroanatomical Correlates of Motor Skill Learning: Inferences from Neuroimaging to Behavior Review Article
Pages 167-176
K. Lindquist, M.A. Guadagnoli

Mechanisms Underlying Short-Term Motor Learning, Long-Term Motor Learning and Transfer Review Article
Pages 177-187
Daniel M. Corcos, Jonathan Shemmell, David E. Vaillancourt

A Dynamical Framework for Human Skill Learning Review Article
Pages 189-203
Cyrille Magne, J. A. Scott Kelso

Animal Models of Behavioral and Neural Plasticity Review Article
Pages 206-210
J. Steven de Belle

A Biological Basis for Animal Model Studies of Learning and Memory Review Article
Pages 211-225
Brian S. Dunkelberger, Christine N. Serway, J. Steven de Belle

Caenorhabditis elegans as a Model System in Which to Study the Fundamentals of Learning and Memory Review Article
Pages 227-242
Tiffany A. Timbers, Catharine H. Rankin

The Cell Biology of Learning and Memory in Aplysia Review Article
Pages 243-270
David L. Glanzman

Insect Minds For Human Minds Review Article
Pages 271-285
Randolf Menzel

Patterns of Learning, Memory, and Vocal Production in the Songbird Brain Review Article
Pages 287-299
David S. Vicario

The cAMP/PKA Pathway and the Modeling of Human Memory Disorders in Mice Review Article
Pages 301-315
Francis X. Brennan, Ted Abel

Index
Pages 317-324