Hardbound. The study of ERPs in human beings is an extremely important methodology for evaluating brain function, brain-behaviour relationships, impairments in cognitive functioning in psychiatric disorders and ERP-drug interaction.The advancements in ERP methodology have promoted the application of ERPs in both clinical and nonclinical settings. This volume aims to focus on issues that must be dealt with when ERPs are utilized in these situations, as well as to focus on issues related to the advancements of a theoretical understanding of the ERP phenomena, especially the impact of recent advancements in neuroscience on this particular field.This book will prove to be a useful reference work for those engaged in ERP research, and promote further development of this field.

Event-Related Brain Potentials in Man contains the proceedings of a conference held on April 26-29, 1977, and sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health in Rockville, Maryland to assess the field of event-related brain potential (ERP) research. The papers explore findings on ERPs in man in relation to the link between brain and behavior, brain functions, mental states, and drug interactions. Organized into eight chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the functional neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of ERPs, along with their measurement. It then proceeds with a discussion of some applications of ERPs to patients with neurological and sensory impairment, the use of ERPs to analyze sensation as well as perception and attention, the endogenous components of the ERP, the ERP correlates of psychopathology, and the event-related brain potentials across the life span. The reader is also introduced to ethical issues regarding ERPs, with reference to the history of encephalography. An epilogue assessing the increased status and maturity of the ERP field, along with uncharted territories and future prospects, concludes the book. This book will be of interest to scientists and clinical investigators working in biological sciences, neuropsychology, psychiatry, and neurology.