Books by Charan Ranganath

A distinguished academic in Psychology, he is affiliated with UC Davis Center for Neuroscience and directs the Dynamic Memory Lab. His research, using neuroimaging and behavioral methods, focuses on human memory and executive control. Notable publications include studies on hippocampal activity patterns (Neuron, 2014) and the modulation of learning by curiosity (Neuron, 2014). He has received numerous awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Laird Cermak Award—prestigious grants from organizations like NIMH and the Department of Defense fund Ranganath's impactful work.

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Why We Remember

Charan Ranganath

Ranganath, a psychology professor at UC Davis, thoroughly explores memory mechanics. He details how the prefrontal cortex manages brain activity, shaping what we remember, and how the hippocampus facilitates recall by reactivating neuronal connections. He discusses memory's susceptibility, citing Loftus' study revealing the formation of false memories. Ranganath simplifies neuroanatomy, uncovering surprising findings like how group settings hinder individual recall. Accessible and enlightening, this book redefines our understanding of memory's profound influence.

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