Cognition and Discovery Labs
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Initial publish date
- Jun 2013
- Category
- General
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Kit
- ISBN
- 9780199010776
- Publish Date
- Jun 2013
- List Price
- $149.95
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Description
This engaging guide to the hidden corridors of the mind explores the mental processes through which we interact with the world. Drawing on the work of esteemed researchers and scholars, Cognition applies real-life examples to key theories in order to create an accessible, yet comprehensiveprimer to the field.
About the authors
Alan Kingstone is Professor and Distinguished University Scholar in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia.
Editorial Reviews
"The material is ideal for my undergraduate courses: both challenging and accessible for the newcomer. . . . The writing style is clear and immensely readable. I have to admit that I enjoyed reading it; I think my students will too." --Robert Cassidy, Concordia University
"The authors are not afraid to challenge students with some complex issues, such as the relationship between mind and brain, the ecological approach, and Gibsonian theory. . . . This is a very high-quality book." --Penny M. Pexman, University of Calgary