Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory Consolidation

✍ Scribed by Nikolai Axmacher, Björn Rasch (eds.)

• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 418
• Series: Studies in Neuroscience, Psychology and Behavioral Economics
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This edited volume provides an overview the state-of-the-art in the field of cognitive neuroscience of memory consolidation. In a number of sections, the editors collect contributions of leading researchers . The topical focus lies on current issues of interest such as memory consolidation including working and long-term memory. In particular, the role of sleep in relation to memory consolidation will be addressed. The target audience primarily comprises research experts in the field of cognitive neuroscience but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xv
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Cellular and Systems Consolidation of Declarative Memory....Pages 3-16
Mechanisms of Memory Consolidation and Transformation....Pages 17-44
The Medial Prefrontal Cortex is a Critical Hub in the Declarative Memory System....Pages 45-56
Consolidation of Episodic Memory: An Epiphenomenon of Semantic Learning....Pages 57-72
Front Matter....Pages 73-73
The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Molecular Mechanisms of Memory Consolidation in Rodents....Pages 75-85
Sleep and Odor Memory Consolidation in Non-human Animal Models....Pages 87-103
The Effect of Sleep on Multiple Memory Systems....Pages 105-115
A Role of Sleep in Forming Predictive Codes....Pages 117-132
Emotional Memory Consolidation During Sleep....Pages 133-159
Daily Life Experiences in Dreams and Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation....Pages 161-172
Is Dreaming Related to Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation?....Pages 173-182
Front Matter....Pages 183-183
Neuronal Oscillations and Reactivation Subserving Memory Consolidation....Pages 185-207
The Role of Sleep Spindles in Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation....Pages 209-226
Hippocampal Sharp Wave/Ripple Complexes—Physiology and Mechanisms....Pages 227-249
Replay in Humans—First Evidence and Open Questions....Pages 251-263
Cortico-Hippocampal Circuits for Memory Consolidation: The Role of the Prefrontal Cortex....Pages 265-281
Front Matter....Pages 283-283
Stress and Memory Consolidation....Pages 285-300
Electric Stimulation to Improve Memory Consolidation During Sleep....Pages 301-312
Memory Manipulation During Sleep: Fundamental Advances and Possibilities for Application....Pages 313-334
Front Matter....Pages 335-346
Reinforcing Language Learning During Sleep....Pages 283-283
Front Matter....Pages 347-366
Reconsolidation and Trauma Memory....Pages 367-367
Sleep-Related Interventions to Improve Psychotherapy....Pages 369-379
Accelerated Long-Term Forgetting in Epilepsy—and Beyond....Pages 381-400
....Pages 401-417

✦ Subjects

Cognitive Psychology;Neurosciences;Biomedical Engineering;Neurobiology;Mathematical Models of Cognitive Processes and Neural Networks