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Cognitive Science
An Introduction to the Study of Mind
Third Edition
- Jay Friedenberg - Manhattan College, USA
- Gordon Silverman - Manhattan College, USA
576 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Cognitive Science provides a comprehensive introduction to the field from multiple perspectives to help readers better understand and answer questions about the mysteries of the mind. In each chapter, the authors focus on a particular area in cognitive science, exploring methodologies, theoretical perspectives, and findings, then offering the critical evaluations and conclusions drawn from them. Substantially updated with new and expanded content, the Third Edition reflects the latest research in this rapidly evolving field.
Chapter 1: Exploring Inner Space
Chapter 2: The Philosophical Approach: Enduring Questions
Chapter 3: The Psychological Approach: A Profusion of Theories
Chapter 4: The Cognitive Approach I: Vision, Pattern Recognition, and Attention
Chapter 5: The Cognitive Approach II: Memory, Imagery, and Problem Solving
Chapter 6: The Neuroscience Approach: Mind as Brain
Chapter 7: The Network Approach: Mind as a Web
Chapter 8: The Evolutionary Approach: Change Over Time
Chapter 9: The Linguistic Approach: Language and Cognitive Science
Chapter 10: The Emotional Approach: Mind as Emotion
Chapter 11: The Social Approach: Mind as Society
Chapter 12: The Artificial Intelligence Approach I: Mind as Machine
Chapter 13: The Artificial Intelligence Approach II: Embodiments and Robotics
Chapter 14: Conclusion: Where We Go From Here
Supplements
Instructor Teaching Site
Password-protected Instructor Resources include the following:
- A Microsoft® Word® test bank is available containing multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and essay questions for each chapter. The test bank provides you with a diverse range of pre-written options as well as the opportunity for editing any question and/or inserting your own personalized questions to effectively assess students’ progress and understanding.
- Editable, chapter-specific Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides offer you complete flexibility in easily creating a multimedia presentation for your course.
- Lecture notes summarize key concepts on a chapter-by-chapter basis to help with preparation for lectures and class discussions.
- EXCLUSIVE! Access to certain full-text SAGE journal articles that have been carefully selected for each chapter. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter. This feature also provides questions to focus and guide your interpretation.
- Carefully selected, video resources feature relevant interviews, lectures, personal stories, inquiries, and other content for use in independent or classroom-based explorations of key topics.
- Web resources are included for further research and insights.
Student Study Site
The open-access Student Study Site includes the following:
- EXCLUSIVE! Access to certain full-text SAGE journal articles that have been carefully selected for each chapter. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter. This feature also provides questions to focus and guide your interpretation.
Carefully selected, video resources feature relevant interviews, lectures, personal stories, inquiries, and other content for use in independent or classroom-based explorations of key topics.
Web resources are included for further research and insights.
- Mobile-friendly eFlashcards reinforce understanding of key terms and concepts that have been outlined in the chapters.
- Mobile-friendly web quizzes allow for independent assessment of progress made in learning course material.
I am undecided as I have received far too many Cognitive Psychology texts. I will review carefully after the current academic term has ended. Sending any related texts my way would be most helpful.
Psychology, Mount St Vincent University
September 23, 2015