Cognitive Science : An Introduction to the Science of the Mind
ISBN: 9780521708371 | 0521708370
Edition: 1stFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date: 8/12/2010
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Cognitive science is at last treated as a unified subject in this exciting textbook. Students are introduced to the techniques and main theoretical models of the cognitive scientist's toolkit, and shown how this vibrant science is applied to unlock the mysteries of the human mind.
This exciting textbook introduces students to the dynamic vibrant area of Cognitive Science - the scientific study of the mind and cognition. Cognitive Science draws upon many academic disciplines, including Psychology, Computer Science, ... MORE
This exciting textbook introduces students to the dynamic vibrant area of Cognitive Science - the scientific study of the mind and cognition. Cognitive Science draws upon many academic disciplines, including Psychology, Computer Science, ... MORE
| Preface | |
| Historical Landmarks: Introduction to Part I | |
| The prehistory of cognitive science | |
| The discipline matures: three milestones | |
| The turn to the brain | |
| The Integration Challenge: Introduction to Part II | |
| Cognitive science and the integration challenge | |
| Tackling the integration challenge | |
| Information Processing Models of the Mind... MORE | |
| Physical symbol systems and the language of thought | |
| Applying the symbolic paradigm | |
| Neural networks and distributed information processing | |
| Neural network models of cognitive processes | |
| The Organization of the Mind: Introduction to Part IV | |
| How are cognitive systems organized? | |
| Strategies for brain mapping? | |
| A case study: exploring mindreading? | |
| New Horizons: Introduction to Part V | |
| New horizons: dynamical systems and situated cognition | |
| Looking ahead: challenges and applications | |
| Glossary | |
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