Neural Correlates of Thinking [Hardcover]

The advances in neuroimaging technologies have led to substantial progress in understanding the neural mechanisms of cognitive functions. Thinking and reasoning have only recently been addressed by using neuroimaging techniques. The present book comprehensively explores current approaches and contributions to understanding the neural mechanisms of thinking in a concise and readable manner. It provides an insight into the state of the art and the potentials, but also the limitations of current neuroimaging methods for studying cognitive functions. The book will be a valuable companion for everyone interested in one of the most fascinating topics of cognitive neuroscience.

This volume provides an update of the state-of-the art, the potentials, but also the limitations of current imaging techniques in thinking processes in humans. The respected contributors cover the most relevant aspects in a concise and readable fashion.

The advances in neuroimaging technologies have led to substantial progress in understanding the neural mechanisms of cognitive functions. Thinking and reasoning have only recently been addressed by using neuroimaging techniques. The present book comprehensively explores current approaches and contributions to understanding the neural mechanisms of thinking in a concise and readable manner. It provides an insight into the state of the art and the potentials, but also the limitations of current neuroimaging methods for studying cognitive functions. The book will be a valuable companion for everyone interested in one of the most fascinating topics of cognitive neuroscience.

The Methods: State of the Art and Prospects.- Neural Correlates of Thinking.- Functional MRI Limitations and Aspirations.- Studying Cognition with Positron Emission Tomography.- Investigating the Neural Correlates of Percepts Using Magnetoencephalography and Magnetic Source Imaging.- EEG and Thinking.- Near-Infrared Spectroscopy fl³’