Psychology of Cognition

An Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

Av Durk Talsma

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This comprehensive, cutting-edge textbook offers a layered approach to the study of cognitive neuroscience and psychology. It embraces multiple exciting and influential theoretical approaches such as embodied cognition and predictive coding, and explaining new topics such as motor cognition, cognitive control, consciousness, and social cognition.Durk Talsma offers foundational knowledge which he expands and enhances with coverage of complex topics, explaining their interrelatedness and presenting them together with classic experiments and approaches in a historic context. Providing broad coverage of world-class international research this richly illustrated textbook covers key topics including:Action control and cognitive controlConsciousness and attentionPerceptionMultisensory processing and perception-action integrationMotivation and reward processingEmotion and cognitionLearning and memoryLanguage processingReasoningNumerical cognition and categorisationJudgement, decision making, and problem solvingSocial cognitionApplied cognitive psychologyWith pedagogical features that include highlights of relevant methods and historical notes to spark student interest, this essential text will be invaluable reading for all students of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience.

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Utgivningsdatum2023-07-19
Mått210 x 297 x 47 mm
Vikt1 710 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor822
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781032333625

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ForewordPart 1: IntroductionChapter 1. Cognitive psychology – history and development of a disciplineChapter 2. The BrainPart 2: ControlChapter 3. Action and action control Chapter 4. Consciousness and AttentionChapter 5. Cognitive ControlPart 3: PerceptionChapter 6. Visual perceptionChapter 7. Auditory perceptionChapter 8. Mechanical perceptionPart 4. IntegrationChapter 9. Multisensory integrationChapter 10. Perception-action integrationPart 5. Emotion and motivationChapter 11. Motivation and rewardChapter 12. Emotion and cognitionChapter 14. The dynamics of our memoryChapter 15. Everyday memoryPart 7. The Psychology of LanguageChapter 16. Language FunctionsChapter 17. Language perception and understandingChapter 18. Language ProductionPart 8. Higher cognitionChapter 19. Mental representations and reasoning skillsChapter 20. Numbers and CategoriesChapter 21. Judgement and Decision makingChapter 22. Problem solving and development of expertisePart 9. A broader perspectiveChapter 23. Social CognitionChapter 24. To err is human: the role of errors in human cognitionAppendix: Bayesian inferenceGlossaryReferences

Although there exist very many introductory textbooks on psychology, this book stands out. This is the single best introduction to psychological science in existence. The author enlivens the text with concrete examples, interesting anecdotes, and historical excursions. All of this radiates a love for the field and a love for science. - Eric-Jan Wagenmakers, Department of Psychological Methods, University of Amsterdam, AmsterdamThis is a hefty volume. It has to be — it is nothing less than a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in cognitive psychology. Talsma combines breadth of coverage and approachable style with nuance, depth of knowledge and historical context to satisfy newcomers to the field and the most demanding expert. This will become an instant classic and an indispensable resource for everyone interested in human cognition. - Paul M. Corballis, PhD, Professor, School of Psychology, University of Auckland, New Zealand