The Student's Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience Jamie Ward is an English-language textbook that offers a clear overview of cognitive neuroscience. This reference work focuses on all the core aspects of the field and is intended for higher education students.
This fifth edition provides an accessible introduction to brain structure and function, combined with all the important methods and techniques within cognitive neuroscience. Jamie Ward discusses current theories and insights on topics such as vision, hearing, attention, memory, language, executive functioning, social-emotional behavior, and developmental neuroscience. Extensive attention is given to consciousness, advanced brain networks, and computational approaches.
The book supports students with practical examples, case studies, and clear instruction. With color illustrations and an organized layout, it is an indispensable guide for programs in neuropsychology, biopsychology, and brain-related research.
This work aligns with fields such as Neurosciences and Life Sciences and is suitable as core reading in cognitive neuroscience and related studies.