Cognitive and Social Neuroscience of Aging (Cambridge Fundamentals of Neuroscience in Psychology)

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the cognitive and social neuroscience of aging, designed specifically for undergraduate students and the lay audience.

It provides clear and engaging descriptions of fundamental theories and data, as well as basic summaries of relevant neuroscience and methodology topics.

The author's integrative perspective covers memory, cognition, cognitive training, emotion, and social processes, while also considering individual differences and the impact of disorders such as Alzheimer's disease on brain function with age.

With a focus on plasticity and adaptation in the brain as a function of normal aging, this book is an ideal resource for students looking to deepen their understanding of cognitive neuroscience and its applications to aging.