Cognitive Neuroscience of Decision-Making [Paperback]

A concise guide to the cognitive science of decision-making, from anatomical development to behavioural influences.This book presents a comprehensive yet concise overview of the cognitive science of human decision-making. Exploring the latest developments in this growing research field, it features a glossary, discussion points, and examples designed for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in psychology, cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology.This book presents a comprehensive yet concise overview of the cognitive science of human decision-making. Exploring the latest developments in this growing research field, it features a glossary, discussion points, and examples designed for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in psychology, cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology.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.1. Introduction; 2. Executive function and cognitive control; 3. The prefrontal cortex; 4. Prefrontal cortex structure and organisation; 5. NeurotranlãÊ