Spatial Cognition: Brain Bases And Development

Features of Spatial Cognition: Brain Bases and Development

Looking at the ways humans perceive interpret remember and interact with events occurring in space this book focuses on two aspects of spatial cognition How does spatial cognition develop What is the relation between spatial cognition and the brain This book offers a unique opportunity to share the combined efforts of scientists from varied disciplines including cognitive and developmental psychology neuropsychology behavioral neurology and neurobiology in the process of interacting and exchanging ideas Based on a conference held at the Neuroscience Conference Center of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies this book explores current scientific trends seeking a biological basis for understanding the relationships among brain mind and behavior