Development of Autobiographical Memory

Name: Development of Autobiographical Memory
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The Development of Autobiographical MemoryAuthor(s): Hans J. Markowitsch, Harald Welzer\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Psychology Press Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781848720206, 978-1848720206\nSynopsis\nAutobiographical memory constitutes an essential part of our personality, giving us the ability to distinguish ourselves as an individual with a past, present and future. This book reveals how the development of a conscious self, an integrated personality and an autobiographical memory are all intertwined, highlighting the parallel development of the brain, memory and personality. \n\nFocusing strongly on developmental aspects of memory and integrating evolutionary and anthropological perspectives, areas of discussion include:\n\nwhy non-human animals lack autobiographical memory\ndevelopment of the speech areas in the brain \nprenatal and transnatal development of memory\nautobiographical memory in young children.\n\nThis book offers a unique app.