Περιγραφή
Why is deciding to do something sometimes so slow and difficult? How do we make decisions when lacking key information? When making decisions, the higher areas of the brain deliberately suppress lower areas capable of generating much faster but ill-considered responses while they develop ones that are more sophisticated, based on what can be gained in return. In this engaging book, the authors explore the increasingly popular neural model that may explain these mechanisms: the linear approach to threshold ergodic rate (LATER). Presenting a detailed description of the neurophysiological processes involved in decision-making and how these link to the LATER model, this is the first major resource covering the applications in describing human behaviour. With over 100 illustrations and a thorough discussion of the mathematics supporting the model, this is a rigorous yet accessible resource for psychologists, cognitive neuroscientists and neurophysiologists interested in decision-making.
- Written by two pioneers of the LATER model, this is an authoritative resource on the background and application of the model supported by decades of research and knowledge
- Presents an accessible yet rigorous review of both the neurophysiology behind decision-making and the mathematical concepts supporting the model, aiding readers deeper understanding of the subject
- Over 100 images and graphs illustrate the concepts discussed in the book
