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Covering a broad array of topics—including the neural substrates of attention, memory, language, and social cognition—the handbook synthesizes cutting-edge research and presents practical strategies to enhance understanding of cognitive decline and brain disorders in older adults. The seven meticulously structured sections guide readers through crucial subjects: Introduction, Methods of Assessment, Brain Functions and Behavior across the Lifespan, Cognition, Behavior and Disease, Optimizing Brain Function in Health and Disease, Forensics, and Conclusion and New Directions.

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