Cognition and cognitive psychology Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd Dyslexia, Reading and the Brain: A Sourcebook of
Book SynopsisDespite the wealth of literature available on the subject of dyslexia, there is little that explores the subject beyond a single theoretical framework. The need for a comprehensive review of the literature by both researchers and practitioners from different fields and theoretical backgrounds is the central motivation behind Dyslexia, Reading and the Brain. By combining the existing fragmented and one-sided accounts, Alan Beaton has created a sourcebook that provides the much-needed basis for a more integrated and holistic approach to dyslexia.The book is divided into two sections: the first, The Cognitive Context, outlines the theoretical context of normal reading development and introduces the role of phonological awareness and the relation between dyslexia and IQ. Section two, The Biological Context, provides an explanation of the genetic background as well as exploring hormonal theories and the visual aspects of dyslexia. By including both historical theories and some of the most recent developments, Dyslexia, Reading and the Brain succeeds in presenting the reader with a balanced and unbiased overview of the current thinking and achieves a unique breadth and depth of coverage. The comprehensive coverage and impartial approach mean that this sourcebook will prove an invaluable resource for anyone involved in study, research or practice in the fields of reading and dyslexia.Trade Review'[Beaton's] account of dyslexia in its historical and theoretical framework without a particular bias towards one single interpretation. ... What emerges is a balanced overview of current thinking and empirical evidence informing our knowledge of dyslexia, which is achieved within an extremely brioad-ranging and detailed account.The sourcebook, an ambitious title it can well claim, is extensive in scope. It begins with an excellent historical overview of the concept of dyslexia, demonstrating that inconsistency in the use of terminology relating to reading disability and disorder is not new.This is ... an extremely comprehensive resource for anyone wishing to expand their knowledge in this area and indeed as an introductory text on dyslexia it provides a uniquely unbiased overview of the state of knowledge. The 62 page reference section alone is an invaluable resource for students, teachers and practitioners in this field' - Fiona Lyddy, in The Irish Psychologist, Dec. 2005. 'This is an excellent book. The depth of detail, the broad range of research covered and the author's summaries of current viewpoints should be useful to the novice and expert alike. The book should be highly recommendable to those researching in the area of dyslexia and reading, but also to the student taking courses in these and related topics.' - John Everatt, University of Surrey, UK'Beaton has brought commendable critical acumen to bear on his analyses, syntheses and critical comments concerning the evidence he has selected. He is to be congratulated on conducting such a wide-ranging review, identifying many key concerns, condensing his reflections effectively and also pointing to promising lines of future research.[...] Beaton merits the congratulations of his colleagues for his book' - Prof. Peter D. Pumfrey, University College Worcester, in ESCalate, August 2005.Dyslexia, Reading and the Brain is a must read for academics and non-academics. Beaton successfully attempts to address a broad area of cognitive and biological aspects in relation to dyslexia and reading. ... This thought-provoking book is a good reference for those individuals who are in the field of dyslexia or those who express and interest. Beaton concludes his book by offering insightful ways of how dyslexia should be researched in the future. - Esther Efemini, in Dyslexia Review, Spring 2005.'[Beaton's] account of dyslexia in its historical and theoretical framework without a particular bias towards one single interpretation. ... What emerges is a balanced overview of current thinking and empirical evidence informing our knowledge of dyslexia, which is achieved within an extremely brioad-ranging and detailed account.The sourcebook, an ambitious title it can well claim, is extensive in scope. It begins with an excellent historical overview of the concept of dyslexia, demonstrating that inconsistency in the use of terminology relating to reading disability and disorder is not new.This is ... an extremely comprehensive resource for anyone wishing to expand their knowledge in this area and indeed as an introductory text on dyslexia it provides a uniquely unbiased overview of the state of knowledge. The 62 page reference section alone is an invaluable resource for students, teachers and practitioners in this field' - Fiona Lyddy, in The Irish Psychologist, Dec. 2005. 'This is an excellent book. The depth of detail, the broad range of research covered and the author's summaries of current viewpoints should be useful to the novice and expert alike. The book should be highly recommendable to those researching in the area of dyslexia and reading, but also to the student taking courses in these and related topics.' - John Everatt, University of Surrey, UK'Dyslexia, Reading and the Brain is a must read for academics and non-academics. Beaton successfully attempts to address a broad area of cognitive and biological aspects in relation to dyslexia and reading. ... This thought-provoking book is a good reference for those individuals who are in the field of dyslexia or those who express and interest. Beaton concludes his book by offering insightful ways of how dyslexia should be researched in the future.' - Esther Efemini, in Dyslexia Review, Spring 2005.Table of ContentsPart 1: The Cognitive Context. What is Dyslexia? Theoretical Context of Normal Reading Development. The Development of Reading: The Role of Phonological Awareness. Phonological Awareness and Dyslexia. The General Language Context. Auditory Perception, the Temporal Processing Deficit Hypothesis and Motor Skills. Part 2: The Biological Context. The Genetic Background. Laterality, Dyslexia and Hormones. Neuro-anatomic Aspects of Dyslexia. Functional Brain Imaging and Reading. Visual Aspects of Dyslexia. The Magnocellular Deficit Hypothesis. Concluding Comments.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Space and Sense
Book SynopsisHow do we perceive the space around us, locate objects within it, and make our way through it? What do the senses contribute? This book focuses on touch in order to examine which aspects of vision and touch overlap in spatial processing. It argues that spatial processing depends crucially on integrating diverse sensory inputs as reference cues for the location, distance or direction response that spatial tasks demand. Space and Sense shows how perception by touch, as by vision, can be helped by external reference cues, and that ‘visual’ illusions that are also found in touch depend on common factors and do not occur by chance.Susanna Millar presents new evidence on the role of spatial cues in touch and movement both with and without vision, and discusses the interaction of both touch and movement with vision in spatial tasks. The book shows how perception by touch, as by vision, can be helped by external reference cues, and that ‘visual’ illusions that are also found in touch depend on common factors and do not occur by chance. It challenges traditional views of explicit external reference cues, showing that they can improve spatial recall with inputs from touch and movement, contrary to the held belief.Space and Sense provides empirical evidence for an important distinction between spatial vision and vision that excludes spatial cues in relation to touch. This important new volume extends previous descriptions of bimodal effects in vision and space.Trade Review‘This is a fine book reviewing with excellent clarity the most influential literature on the similarities/differences between active touch and vision and stressing the importance of stimulus redundancy in perception which allows, through input integration, a stable representation of the world.’ – Laila Craighero, University of Ferrara, Italy, in Perception‘This is a fine book reviewing with excellent clarity the most influential literature on the similarities/differences between active touch and vision and stressing the importance of stimulus redundancy in perception which allows, through input integration, a stable representation of the world.’ – Laila Craighero, University of Ferrara, Italy, in PerceptionTable of ContentsIntroduction: Overview and Layout of the Book. Concepts of Space and Perception Through Touch and Vision in Historical Perspective. The Reference Hypothesis: Spatial Coding as Integrative Processing of Converging Inputs from Vision, Touch and Movement. Cues which Lure People from Walking Straight-ahead in Large-scale Spaces that Lack Reference Cues. Hand Movements and Spatial Cues in Small-scale Space and in Shape Perception by Touch. External and Body-centered Reference in Haptic Memory for Spatial Locations. ‘Visual’ Illusions that Occur in Touch: Evidence for Some Common Factors. Müller-Lyer Shapes in Touch and Vision. What does Vision Contribute to Touch? How Far have we got? Where are we Going?
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Contribution of Cognitive Psychology to the
Book SynopsisWhat is intelligence? How can we examine individual differences in intelligence? What does it mean to be very intelligent or dumb? Such questions have always pervaded human thinking, and have been raised during the development of scientific psychology. However, for many years, the practical needs of having reliable measures of intelligence have prevailed and the field has suffered the limitations of the psychometric approach. Recently, cognitive neuroscience, and in particular cognitive psychology, have proposed new models and data which have revived thinking in this area. This Special Issue offers examples of how the field of cognitive psychology can contribute not only to the refinement of theoretical thinking but also to the development of new tools for the study of human intelligence. The contributors to the issue are prominent researchers in working memory, speed of processing, executive functions, language, and intellectual development/decline and show how their lines of research may contribute key concepts and methods to the field. Different ideas and lines of research within cognitive psychology are presented, but, working memory, despite some contra-indications discussed throughout the issue, emerges from many chapters as the most important contender for the study of central aspects of intelligence.Table of ContentsC. Cornoldi, The Contribution of Cognitive Psychology to the Study of Human Intelligence. O. Wilhelm, K. Oberauer, Why are Reasoning Ability and Working Memory Capacity Related to Mental Speed? An Investigation of Stimulus–response Compatibility in Choice-reaction-time Tasks. E. Borella, B. Carretti, I.C. Mammarella, Do Working Memory and Susceptibility to Interference Predict Individual Differences in Fluid Intelligence? M. Marschark, Intellectual Functioning of Deaf Adults and Children: Answers and Questions. E.M. Elliott, K.M. Barrilleaux, N. Cowan, Individual Differences in the Ability to Avoid Distracting Sounds. A. de Ribaupierre, T. Lecerf, Relationships between Working Memory and Intelligence from a Developmental Perspective: Convergent Evidence froma Neo-Piagetian and Psychometric Approach. S. Holmgren, B. Molander, L-G. Nilsson, Intelligence and Executive Functioning in Adult Age: Effects of Sibship Size and Birth Order.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Attentional Capture: A Special Issue of Visual
Book SynopsisThe notion that certain mental or physical events can capture attention has been one of the most enduring topics in the study of attention owing to the importance of understanding how goal-directed and stimulus-driven processes interact in perception and cognition. Despite the clear theoretical and applied importance of attentional capture, a broad survey of this field suggests that the term "capture" means different things to different people. In some cases, it refers to covert shifts of spatial attention, in others involuntary saccades, and in still others general disruption of processing by irrelevant stimuli. The properties that elicit "capture" can also range from abruptly onset or moving lights, to discontinuities in textures, to unexpected tones, to emotionally valenced words or pictures, to directional signs and symbols. Attentional capture has been explored in both the spatial and temporal domains as well as the visual and auditory modalities. There are also a number of different theoretical perspectives on the mechanisms underlying "capture" (both functional and neurophysiological) and the level of cognitive control over capture. This special issue provides a sampling of the diversity of approaches, domains, and theoretical perspectives that currently exist in the study of attentional capture. Together, these contributions should help evaluate the degree to which attentional capture represents a unitary construct that reflects fundamental theoretical principles and mechanisms of the mind.Table of ContentsB.S. Gibson, C. Folk, J. Theeuwes, A. Kingstone, Introduction. V. Santangelo, C. Spence, Crossmodal Attentional Capture in an Unspeeded Simultaneity Judgment Task. E.F. Ester, E. Awh, The Processing Locus of Interference from Salient Singleton Distractors. B.S. Gibson, T.A. Bryant, The Identity Intrusion Effect: Attentional Capture or Perceptual Load? S. Forster, N. Lavie, Attentional Capture by Entirely Irrelevant Distractors. C.L. Folk, R.W. Remington, Bottom-up Priming of Top-down Attentional Control Settings. J. Theeuwes, E. Van der Burg, The Role of Cueing in Attentional Capture. J.D. Eastwood, A. Frischen, M. Reynolds, C. Gerritsen, M. Dubins, D. Smilek, Do Emotionally Expressive Faces Automatically Capture Attention? Evidence from Global-local Interference. S.B. Most, J.A. Jungé, Don’t Look Back: Retroactive, Dynamic Costs and Benefits of Emotional Capture. R. Godijn, A.F. Kramer, Oculomotor Capture by Surprising Onsets. G. Horstmann, S.I. Becker, Effects of Stimulus Onset Asynchrony and Display Duration on Implicit and Explicit Measures of Attentional Capture by a Surprising Singleton. C. Owens, B. Spehar, Unique Temporal Change Does Not Account for Attentional Capture by Sudden-onsets. V.M. West, J.B. Hopfinger, Memory’s Grip on Attention: The Influence of Item Memory on the Allocation of Attention. E. Birmingham, W.F. Bischof, A. Kingstone, Gaze Selection in Complex Social Scenes. H. Karacan, M.M. Hayhoe, Is Attention Drawn to Changes in Familiar Scenes? J.R. Brockmole, J.M. Henderson, Prioritizing New Objects for Eye Fixation in Real-World Scenes: Effects of Object-Scene Consistency. G. Kuhn, B.W. Tatler, J.M. Findlay, G.G. Cole, Misdirection in Magic: Implications for the Relationship Between Eye Gaze and Attention.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Binding: A Special Issue of Visual Cognition
Book SynopsisVisual processing acts as a prism, splitting visual information from the retinal image into separately processed features such as color, shape, and orientation. Binding refers to the set of cognitive and neural mechanisms that re-integrate these features to create a holistic representation of the objects in the visual field. The binding problem in vision refers to how this integration is achieved. The binding problem, however, isn’t a singular problem, but a constellation of interrelated problems. The articles in this special issue of Visual Cognition cover three major types of binding, each of which may require a unique solution: The binding of features within objects, the relational binding among objects, and the binding between temporally related events. Within these broad topics, articles consider the role of attention in feature binding, the representation of static and moving multi-feature objects, the binding of objects to scenes, binding processes involved in learning and long-term memory, the development of binding abilities, and binding of information between visual and non-visual memory systems. Rather than disseminate conclusive solutions to these various instantiations of the binding problem, this collection of work describes the current state-of-the science, highlights the interconnections between the binding problems and the approaches taken to solve them, and outlines the critical issues that have yet to be resolved. In this single volume readers will confront work with children, young adults, and patients, and work that uses traditional behavioural measures, eye movement recording, functional imaging, and transcranial magnetic stimulation.Table of ContentsBrockmole, Franconeri, Introduction. Hyun, Woodman, Luck, The Role of Attention in the Binding of Surface Features to Locations. Braet, Humphreys, The Role of Re-entrant Processes in Feature Binding: Evidence from Neuropsychology and TMS on Late Onset Illusory Conjunctions. Fougnie, Marois, Attentive Tracking Disrupts Feature Binding in Visual Working Memory. Oakes, Messenger, Ross-Sheehy, Luck, New Evidence for Rapid Development of Color Location Binding in Infants’ Visual Short-term Memory. Allen, Hitch, Baddeley, Cross-modal Binding and Working Memory. van Rullen, Binding Hardwired vs. On-demand Feature Conjunctions. Hommel, Colzato, When an Object is More Than a Binding of its Features: Evidence for Two Mechanisms of Visual Feature Integration. Alvarez, Thompson, Overwriting and Rebinding: Why Feature-switch Detection Tasks Underestimate the Binding Capacity of Visual Working Memory. Logie, Brockmole, Vandenbroucke, Bound Feature Combinations are Fragile in Visual Short-term Memory But Form the Basis for Long-term Learning. Makovski, Jiang, Feature Binding in Attentive Tracking of Distinct Objects. Mitroff, Arita, Fleck, Staying in Bounds: Contextual Constraints on Object File Coherence. Saiki, Functional Roles of Memory for Feature-location Binding in Event Perception: Investigation with Spatiotemporal Visual Search. Holcombe, The color-motion Binding Asynchrony Results from Overweighting Early Portions of the Color Interval. Ryan, Villate, Building Visual Representations: The Binding of Relative Spatial Relations Across Time. Hollingworth, Two Forms of Scene Memory Guide Visual Search: Memory for General Scene Context and Memory for the Binding of Target Object to Scene Location.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Unified Social Cognition
Book SynopsisThis eagerly awaited volume presents Anderson's cumulative progress in unified social psychology. The research is grounded in the three fundamental laws of information integration theory. Research shows these laws to apply to topics in social and personality psychology such as person cognition, attitudes, moral cognition, social development, group dynamics and self-cognition. This definitive work will broaden the appreciation of Anderson's unique treatment of psychological processes.Table of Contents1. Unified Theory of Cognition. 2. Psychological Laws. 3. Foundation of Person Cognition. 4. Functional Theory of Attitudes. 5. Attitude Integration Theories. 6. Comparisons of Attitude Theories. 7. Moral Algebra. 8. Group Dynamics. 9. Cognitive Theory of Judgment – Decision. 10. General Theory. 11. Experimental Methods. 12. Unified Science of Psychology.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Ageing and Executive Control: A Special Issue of
Book SynopsisThe empirical and theoretical analysis of executive control processes, dormant for many years, has grown to become one of the most fertile areas of research in cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Because executive functions are thought to have a pervasive role in maintaining optimal information processing across many processing situations, issues related to executive control cut across many traditional research divides. Unique among many other areas of research in cognition, questions about the influence of ageing have figured prominently in executive control research. There is accumulating evidence of age-related changes in frontal/executive functions. The union of research on executive functioning with research on the cognitive effects of ageing could provide the theoretical framework for understanding the widespread influence of ageing on cognition.This special issue brings together well-known researchers in cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience who approach the question of executive control using a wide range of methods from traditional behavioural studies, quantitative and computational modelling, and functional neuroimaging. The emphasis of these contributions is on a concise overview and integration of relevant theoretical ideas and empirical findings. By bringing together a diverse group of contributors, this special issue can serve researchers and students both as a summary of current research and as a starting point toward further explorations on the relations between executive control and the cognitive influences of ageing.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Visual Social Cognition: A Special Issue of
Book SynopsisIt is widely recognized that visual processes modulate many social interactions. For example, the eye-gaze of another person is a powerful cue to guide attention to a particular part of the visual field. Conversely, a direct gaze may indicate potential threat or the opportunity for a sexual encounter. In addition, the social or affective significance of a stimulus, as well as the mood state of the observer, can have profound effects on basic attentional and perceptual processes. This special issue is aimed at elucidating the role of visual processes in social interactions by linking work on the basic cognitive mechanisms mediating vision with work on the social and emotional context in which the processing takes place.Table of Contents1. E. Fox, The Role of Visual Processes in Modulating Social Interactions. 2. M.G. Calvo, F. Esteves, Detection of Emotional Faces: Low Perceptual Threshold and Wide Attentional Span. 3. M.A. Williams, S.A. Moss, J.L. Bradshaw, J.B. Mattingley, Look at me, I'm Smiling: Visual Search for Threatening and Non-threatening Facial Expressions 4. D. Lundqvist, A. Öhman, Emotion Regulates Attention: The Relation between Facial Configurations, Facial Emotion and Visual Attention. 5. P. Vuilleumier, N. George, V. Lister, J. Armony, J. Driver, Effects of Perceived Mutual Gaze and Gender on Face Processing and Recognition Memory. 6. J. Seyama, R.S. Nagayama, The Effect of Torso Direction on the Judgment of Eye Direction. 7. J.K. Hietanen, K. Yrttimaa, Where a Person with a Squint is Actually Looking: Gaze Cued Orienting by Crooked Eyes. 8. A. Senju, T. Hasegawa, Direct Gaze Captures Visuospatial Attention. 9. G.A. Georgiou, C. Bleakley, J. Hayward, R. Russo, K. Dutton, S. Eltiti, E. Fox Focusing on Fear: Attentional Disengagement from Emotional Faces.10. J.D. Eastwood, D. Smilek, J.M. Oakman, P. Farvolden, M. van Ameringen, C. Mancini, P.M. Merikle, Individuals with Social Phobia are Biased to Become Aware of Negative Faces. 11. P.J. Barnard, C. Ramponi, G. Battye, B. Mackintosh, Anxiety and the Deployment of Visual Attention over Time 12. I.M. Santos, A.W. Young, Exploring the Perception of Social Characteristics in Faces Using the Isolation Effect. 13. G.W. Humphreys, J. Hodsoll, C. Campbell, Attending but not Seeing: The 'Other Race Effect' in Face and Person Perception Studied through Change Blindness
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Autobiographical Memory Specificity and
Book SynopsisIt has been repeatedly demonstrated that depression and reported history of trauma are associated with a difficulty in retrieving specific autobiographical memories, a phenomenon called overgeneral memory (Williams & Broadbent, 1986). Over the past twenty years there has been a stimulating progression in knowledge in this field, and it is clear that the topic has a considerable level of importance, both from a theoretical and clinical perspective. This Special Issue is intended to further advance this field which lies at the heart of the cognition-emotion interface. Papers published in this Issue address key issues relating to the underlying mechanisms and aetiology of overgeneral autobiographical memory, providing a state-of-the-art and pushing the field forward. Table of ContentsRegular Articles. P.J. Barnard, E.R. Watkins, C. Ramponi, Reducing Specificity of Autobiographical Memory in Non-clinical Participants: the Role of Rumination and Schematic Models. J.M.G. Williams, S. Chan, C. Crane, T. Barnhofer, Retrieval of Autobiographical Memories: the Mechanisms and Consequences of Truncated Search. J.E. Roberts, E.L. Carlos, T.B. Kashdan, The Impact of Depressive Symptoms, Self-esteem and Neuroticism on Trajectories of Overgeneral Autobiographical Memory over Repeated Trials. F. Raes, D. Hermans, J.M.G. Williams, P. Eelen, Reduced Autobiographical Memory Specificity and Affect Regulation. I. Wessel, B.J.A. Hauer, Retrieval-Induced Forgetting of Autobiographical Memory Details. I.P. Kremers, P.H. Spinhoven, A.J.W. Van der Does, R. Van Dyck, Autobiographical Memory in Depressed and Non-depressed Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder after Long-term Psychotherapy. W. Kuyken, R. Howell, Facets of Autobiographical Memory in Adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder and never Depressed Controls. L.E. Drummond, B. Dritschel, A. Astell, R.E. O’ Carroll, T. Dalgleish, Effects of Age, Dysphoria and Emotion-focusing on Autobiographical Memory Specificity in Children. Brief Reports. K. Rekart, S. Mineka, R.E. Zinbarg, Autobiographical Memory in Dysphoric and Non-dysphoric College Students Using a Computerized Version of the AMT. M.M. Leibetseder, R.R. Rohrer, H.F. Mackinger, R.R. Fartacek, Suicide Attempts: Patients with and without an Affective Disorder show Impaired Autobiographical Memory Specificity. R.J. McNally, S.A. Clancy, H.M. Barrett, H.A. Parker, C.S. Ristuccia, C.A. Perlman, Autobiographical Memory Specificity in Adults Reporting Repressed, Recovered, or Continuous Memories of Childhood Sexual Abuse. N. Wood, C.R. Brewin, H.J. McLeod, Autobiographical Memory Deficits in Schizophrenia. Invited Paper. J.M.G. Williams, Capture and Rumination, Functional Avoidance and Executive Control (CaRFAX): Three Processes that Underlie Over-general Memory.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Real World Scene Perception: A Special Issue of
Book SynopsisThe current volume, a special issue of Visual Cognition, brings together an eclectic group of investigators, all of whom study critical issues in the perception of true real-world scenes. Topics include the rapid acquisition of scene gist; scene recognition; spatial layout and spatial scale; distance perception in scenes; updating of scene views over time; visual search for meaningful objects in scenes; scene context effects on object perception; scene representation in memory; the allocation of attention including eye fixations during scene viewing; and the neural implementation of these representations and processes in the brain. Because the study of real-world scene perception benefits from an interdisciplinary approach, contributors to the volume use a variety of research methods including psychophysical and behavioral techniques, eyetracking, functional neuroimaging (including fMRI and ERP), and mathematical and computational modeling. While much has been learned from studying simplified visual stimuli, many of the articles in this volume make the important point that understanding the functional and neural architectures of the visual system requires studying how that system operates when faced with the types of real-world stimuli that evolution crafted it to handle.Table of ContentsJ.M. Henderson, Introduction to Real-World Scene Perception. G.A. Rousselet, O.R. Joubert, M. Fabre-Thorpe, How Long to get to the "Gist" of Real-world Natural Scenes? V. Goffaux, C. J.A. Mouraux, A. Oliva, P.G. Schyns, B. Rossion, Diagnostic Colors Contribute to the Early Stages of Scene Categorization: Behavioral and Neurophysiological Evidence. L. F.ei-Fei, R. VanRullen, C. Koch, P. Perona, Why does Natural Scene Categorization Require Little Attention? Exploring Attentional Requirements for Natural and Synthetic Stimulilus. E. Özgen, P.T. Sowden, P.G. Schyns, C. Daoutis, Top-down Attentional Modulation of Spatial Frequency Processing in Scene Perception. M. McCotter, F. Gosselin, P. Sowden, P. Schyns, The Use of Visual Information in Natural Scenes. R.A. Epstein, The Cortical Basis of Visual Scene Processing. D.A. Gajewski, J.M. Henderson,Minimal Use of Working Memory in a Scene Comparison Task. A. Hollingworth , Memory for Object Position in Natural Scenes. M.S. Castelhano, J.M. Henderson, Incidental Visual Memory for Objects in Scenes. M.P. Munger, T. Ryan Owens, J.E. Conway, Are Boundary Extension and Representational Momentum Related? L.C. Loschky, G.W. McConkie, J. Yang, M.E. Miller, The Limits of Visual Resolution in Natural Scene Viewing. L. Itti, Quantifying the Contribution of Low-level Saliency to Human Eye Movements in Dynamic Scenes. E. Walter, P. Dassonville, Semantic Guidance of Attention within Natural Scenes. S. Forti, G.W. Humphreys, D.G. Watson, Eye Movements in Search in Visual Neglect. F.H. Hamker, A Computational Model of Visual Stability and Change Detection During Eye Movements in Real World Scenes. G.L. Dueker, A. Needham, Infants' Object Category Formation and Use: Real-world Context Effects on Category Use in Object Processing. B.C. Hansen, E.A. Essock, Influence of Scale and Orientation on the Visual Perception of Natural Scenes. R. Ni, M.L. Braunstein, G.J. Andersen, Distance Perception from Motion Parallax and Ground Contact.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Role of Medial Temporal Lobe in Memory and
Book SynopsisWhile it is commonly accepted that structures in the medial temporal lobe play a critical role in memory, current theories disagree on three fundamental issues: (a) the extent to which different regions within the medial temporal lobe can be functionally dissociated; (b) whether structures within the medial temporal lobe are specialised for memory processing or play an additional role in perception; and (c) whether there is support for functional homology across species. To address these controversial questions, this Special Issue brings together researchers working on memory and perception in the medial temporal lobe and asks whether there is evidence for similar functional dissociations across species. The papers reported here include lesion and early gene imaging in rats, electrophysiological and lesion studies in nonhuman primates, lesion and functional neuroimaging in human participants, as well as touching on computational modelling approaches. Pulling together these methodological diverse contributions, a final chapter highlights the main consistencies and discrepancies with respect the three issues under debate, as well as providing future directions for research in this area. The Special Issue highlights how a cross-disciplinary approach to neuroscientific research can yield powerful converging evidence and help resolve controversies that may seen to exist across methodologies and/or species.Table of ContentsK.S. Graham, D. Gaffan, The Role of the Medial Temporal Lobe in Memory and Perception: Evidence from Rats, Nonhuman Primates and Humans. M. J. Eacott and E. A. Gaffan, The Roles of the Perirhinal Cortex, Postrhinal Cortex and the Fornix in Memory for Objects, Contexts and Events in the Rat. J.P. Aggleton, M.W. Brown, Contrasting Hippocampal and Perirhinal Cortex Function Using Immediate Early Gene Imaging. E. T. Rolls, L. Franco, and S. M. Stringer, The Perirhinal Cortex and Long-term Familiarity Memory. M.J. Buckley, The Role of the Perirhinal Cortex and Hippocampus in Learning, Memory and Perception. T.J. Bussey, L.M. Saksida, E.A. Murray, The Perceptual-mnemonic/feature Conjunction Model of Perirhinal Cortex Function. R.R. Hampton, Monkey Perirhinal Cortex is Critical for Visual Memory, but not for Visual Perception: Re-examination of the Behavioural Evidence from Monkeys. A.C. H. Lee, M.D. Barense, K.S. Graham, The Contribution of the Human Medial Temporal Lobe to Perception: Bridging the Gap Between Animal and Human Studies. J.S. Holdstock, The Role of the Human Medial Temporal Lobe in Object Recognition and Object Discrimination. R. Henson, A Mini-review of fMRI Studies of Human Medial Temporal Lobe Activity Associated with Recognition Memory. P. Bright, H.E. Moss, E.A. Stamatakis, L.K. Tyler, The Anatomy of Object Processing: The Role of Anteromedial Temporal Cortex. E.A. Murray, K.S. Graham, D. Gaffan, Perirhinal Cortex and its Neighbours in the Medial Temporal Lobe: Contributions to Memory.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Exposure Anxiety - The Invisible Cage: An
Book SynopsisExposure anxiety is increasingly understood as a crippling condition affecting a high proportion of people on the autism spectrum. To many it is an invisible cage, leaving the person suffering from it aware, but buried alive in their own involuntary responses and isolation. Exposure Anxiety: The Invisible Cage describes the condition and its underlying physiological causes, and presents a range of approaches and strategies that can be used to combat it. Based on personal experience, the book shows how people with autism can be shown how to emerge from the stranglehold of exposure anxiety and develop their individuality. It progressively shapes the individual torn between experiencing it as the sanctuary and the prison. Exposure Anxiety makes it hard to stand noticing you are noticing. It can make love a form of torture, repel you from the sound of your own voice, make you meaning deaf to your own words and those of others and compel you to avoid, divert from or retaliate against the very things that which most have the power to reach you. Exposure Anxiety progressively co-opts the identity of the person as separate to the condition or it leaves them aware but buried alive in their own involuntary responses and isolation. Exposure Anxiety is the involuntary social-emotional self-protection response that needs no enemy. It turns the world upside-down, makes no yes and yes no and co-opts and defies conventional, non-autistic teaching techniques. Exposure Anxiety has many faces. By defeating it at its own game, Donna demonstrates how the person can progressively be inspired to fight for themselves and attempt to emerge, from the undercurrent, as the tide.Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Invisible Cage. Section 1 - The Mechanics: Faces of Exposure Anxiety. Exposure Anxiety and consciousness. Exposure Anxiety and intelligence. Exposure Anxiety and will. Exposure Anxiety and sensory flooding. Exposure Anxiety, overload, and information processing. Section 2 - Relationship to Self: Exposure Anxiety and body. Exposure Anxiety and emotional expression. Exposure Anxiety and sense of self. Exposure Anxiety and detachment. Exposure Anxiety and empathy. Exposure Anxiety and insight. Exposure Anxiety and personality. Exposure Anxiety and identity. Section 3 - Relationship to Others: Exposure Anxiety and the world. Exposure Anxiety and respect. Exposure Anxiety and trust. Exposure Anxiety and love. Section 4 - the Development of a Social Face: Being 'social': and the nature of 'simply being'. Exposure Anxiety and behaviour. Exposure Anxiety and language. Exposure Anxiety and friendship. Section 5 - Environment: Exposure Anxiety at home. Exposure Anxiety at school. Exposure Anxiety in the playground. Exposure Anxiety and work. Exposure Anxiety and independent living. Exposure Anxiety and adult relationships. Section 6. Ways forward. References. Index.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Genesis of Artistic Creativity: Asperger's
Book SynopsisThe nature of artistic creativity and its relationship with 'difference' has intrigued people for centuries. The Genesis of Artistic Creativity is a revealing exploration of the lives of 21 famous writers, philosophers, musicians and painters including George Orwell, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Andy Warhol and many others, in light of the recognized criteria for diagnosis of high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome (AS).Having diagnosed hundreds of individuals with AS during his professional career, Professor Fitzgerald examines here the social behaviour, language, humour, and obsessive interests and routines that accompanied creative genius in the past four centuries. From Herman Melville's eccentric breakfast habits and Simone Weil's intense dislike of being touched by other people to Ludwig van Beethoven's inappropriate marriage proposals and Vincent van Gogh's inability to form satisfying relationships with others, the author offers compelling insights into the association between creativity and autism spectrum disorders.This celebration of artistic genius and AS will prove a fascinating read not only for professionals in the field of autism and AS, but for anyone interested in the sources of creativity and the arts.Trade ReviewThe book will leave readers much better informed both about Asperger Syndrome and artistic creativity, but the recurrent sense of tragedy in these lives raises an even deeper question as to why suffering and struggle - either with self or others - seems to characterises the reach of greatness. It is almost as if genius is not something that naturally arises out of normal humanity but despite it. -- Journal of Psychiatric PracticeFitzgerald is mounting a novel argument that artistic creativity is in many instances throughout history profoundly linked with these psychiatric syndromes. The book is assembled in short chapters containing biographical sketches of outstanding writers, philosophers, musicians, and painters including George Orwell, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Andy Warhol, among many others. The question is raised whether the multiplicity of odd personality traits and behaviours are indicators of Asperger Syndrome. -- Journal of Psychiatric PracticeStimulating, provocative and entertaining.' -- American Medical AssociationWhat features of Asperger's syndrome might foster artistic success? This is the question addressed by Michael Fitzgerald, who has already made significant contributions to the debate on autism and creativity. This new book from him is to be welcomed. Fitzgerald writes clearly for the layperson. His writing takes a psych-historical approach by documenting the life history and family background of persons with artistic genius and AS. The text will provide the reader with a greater understanding of AS and creative genius. This is an affordable and highly recommended read. -- The British Psychological SocietyTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Part I. Asperger's Syndrome and Writers.1. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745). 2. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75). 3. Herman Melville (1819-91). 4. Lewis Carroll (1832-98). 5. William Butler Yeats (1865-1939). 6. Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930). 7. George Orwell (1903-50). 8. Bruce Chatwin (1940-89). Part II. Asperger's Syndrome and Philosophers. 9 . Spinoza (1632-77). 10. Immanuel Kant (1724-1804). 11. Simone Weil (1909-43). 12. A.J. Ayer (1910-89). Part III. Asperger's Syndrome and Musicians.13. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91). 14. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). 15. Erik Satie (1866-1925). 16. Béla Bártok (1881-1945). 17. Glenn Gould (1932-82). Part IV. Asperger's Syndrome and Painters. 18. Vincent van Gogh (1853-90). 19. Jack B. Yeats (1871-1957). 20. L.S. Lowry (1887-1976). 21. Andy Warhol (1928-87). Conclusion. References. Index.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Theory of Mind and the Triad of Perspectives on
Book SynopsisInspired by the often uncomfortable interplay between autistic individuals, parents and professionals in understanding autistic spectrum conditions, Olga Bogdashina uses the concept of Theory of Mind (ToM) to consider these groups' different (and often conflicting) perspectives.ToM is the ability to imagine and make judgements about what others feel and think; its absence in autistic individuals is called 'mindblindness'. This book addresses the 'mindblindness' of people united in their interest in autism but divided by their different angles and perspectives. Divided into four parts, the book first defines autism, then the views of the three main groups working with it - autistic individuals, parents and professionals - under the headings of classifications, diagnosis, causes, development, theories and treatment. By comparing and reconciling the different perspectives in this way, the book helps each group to understand and predict each other's responses and behaviours.This enlightening and innovative book offers a unique way of 'stepping in each other's shoes' and is a valuable resource for all people living or working with autism.Trade ReviewAn excellent and well-written book... which should be on the shelves of every mental health professional who has an interst in ASD. -- Asperger UnitedThis book was written by a professional working in the field of autism as a teacher, lecturer, and researcher, who is also the mother of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aim of the book is to improve the quality of life for those whose lives are touched by autism, that is, parents of individuals with ASDs, individuals with ASDs, and professionals who work with these individuals, and their families. This is achieved by providing an opportunity for them to "step into each other's shoes and walk around for a while". The author develops a theory of (different) minds (including a theory of autistic mind (To AM), from the familiar concept of theory of mind (ToM) that facilitations this process. The book provides a wealth of information on all aspects of autism thus providing a comprehensive guide for those new to autism and/or a valuable resource for those familiar with ASDs. In particular it provides a welcome addition to the relatively small corpus of literature written from the perspective of individuals with ASDs or Asperger Syndrome. The book is well researched and the sections on further reading particularly useful for those wanting to know more. -- Educational PsychologyTheory of Mind is the ability to imagine and make judgements about what others feel and think; its absence in autistic individuals is called 'mindblindness'. This book addresses the 'mindblindness' of people united in their interest in autism but divided by their different angles and perspectives. Divided into four parts, the book first defines autism, then the views of the three main groups working with it - autistic individuals, parents and professionals - under the headings of classification, causes, development, theories and treatment. By comparing and reconsiciling the different perspectives in this way, the book helps each group to understand and predict each other's responses and behaviours. This enlightening and innovative book offers a unique way of 'stepping in each other's shoes' and is a valuable resource for all people living or working with autism. -- Link, Autism-EuropeTable of ContentsPrologue: The Triad of Perspectives, the Theory of Mind and the Autism Jigsaw. How to use this book. Part 1: Autism as it is Officially Defined (External View). 1.1. Definitions and Classifications. 1.2. Diagnosis. 1.3. Causes. 1.4. Development. 1.5. Theories. 1.6. Treatments. 1.7. Miscellany: Thoughts to Share. Further Reading. Part 2: Autism from the Inside (Internal View). 2.1 Definitions and Classifications. 2.2 Diagnosis. 2.3. Causes. 2.4. Development. 2.5. Theories. 2.6. Treatments. 2.7. Miscellany: Thoughts to Share. Further Reading. Part 3: Autism: Parents' Perspective. 3.1. Definitions and Classifications. 3.2. Diagnosis. 3.3. Causes. 3.4. Development. 3.5. Theories. 3.6. Treatments. 3.7. Miscellany: Thoughts to Share. Further Reading. Part 4: Autism: Professionals' Perspective. 4.1. Definitions and Classifications. 4.2. Diagnosis. 4.3. Causes. 4.4. Development. 4.5. Theories. 4.6. Treatments. 4.7. Miscellany: Thoughts to Share. Further Reading. Epilogue: The APP Triad and the Theory of Mind. References. A contents list for `horizontal reading'. Index.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Sensory Stimulation: Sensory-Focused Activities
Book SynopsisWe learn about the world constantly through our senses and by interacting with it. Children explore and play in different environments and in doing so they find out what burns them or hurts them, what can be eaten, which things smell nice and what different sounds signify. This process of exploration and learning continues throughout our lives.Because of physical, sensory or intellectual disabilities many people have not had the same opportunities to explore and interact with their environment. Sensory-focused activities are designed to provide environments in which people with disabilities can have the opportunity to use their senses to learn about and interact more meaningfully with the world.This photocopiable resource provides the reader with a step-by-step approach to organising sensory-focused activities for carers and other professionals working with people with physical, multiple or complex disabilities. Importantly, it also presents information on sensory stimulation within a framework that embraces the person's daily environment. Activity ideas are based around food, drink, personal and household care and crafts and are kept simple so they can be slotted into daily routine with minimum disruption.Assessment forms and checklists will help carers and support staff to monitor and understand their clients' needs and progress.Trade ReviewThe book definitely aims to be as user friendly as possible and one of its strengths is the wealth of photocopiable recording forms and assessments in the appendices. A colleague who is taking up a new post with young adults with profound and multiple learning difficulties was most enamoured of pages with titles such as "Engagement background questionnaire", "Sensory Assesment", a (very detailed) "Self-engagement behaviours record", "Interest charts" and "Multi-sensory room recording forms." -- BATOD MagazineThis is a paperbound reprint of a 1997 book. Writing for professionals and caregivers, occupational therapist Fowler gives a number of activities designed so those with cognitive and physical disabilities can make closer contact with their environment. Fowler locates these activities within the client's everyday situation, focusing on food, drink, household care and crafts, and taking care to cause a minimum of disruption of routine or expectations. She begins with theories about the meaning of sensory stimulation and the theoretical framework for sensory-focused activities, ways to maximise the activities, and methods of evaluation. She then gives dozens of ideas for activities, all of them simple enough to be enjoyable while challenging the client. Many can be adapted to group work, such as making cosmetic creams and soap balls or creating soapy paint pictures, while others may be suitable for the client eventually to do alone or with very little supervision. -- www.booknews.comA photocopiable resource which provides materials for encouraging people with profound multiple disabilities to learn about the world around them by interacting with it through the senses. Activity ideas are simple and designed to fit into daily routines. -- British Institute of Learning DisabilitiesThis practical book written by an occupational therapist takes a 'no-nonsense' approach to sensory stimulation for people with a wide range of disabilities.Some of the activities are different from traditional English ones, and sound fun.This is a book which clinicians could quickly and easily scan through, gaining lots of inspiration and ideas. Used as a reference and a 'cookbook', it could enhance delivery of sensory-focused activities for people with dementia, as well as those with physical and multiple disabilities, providing support staff with clear recipes and inspiration. -- The Journal of Dementia CareThis book will be a useful resource to all practitioners who are involved in using sensory focused activities in their practice with individuals who have development disabilities. -- International Journal of Therapy and RehabilitationPart two... gives many practical suggestions for breaking down and presenting activities for people with learning and physical disabilities. It provides detailed aims, instructions, ingredients for presenting approximately fifteen activities in each of the following sections: Drinks, Food, Personal and Household care and Art and creaft...would be useful for anyone planning activities with people with learning and physical disabilities...The book is very readable. Particularly good parts include the activity examples and the information in part two on providing activities and maximising participation. This is a useful and very readable and practical resource which would be useful for organisations such as supported living providers to use. It gives clear practical examples of broken down activities and the rational for maximising participation in every day activities. It would also be useful for Occupational Therapists to have as a training resource or for students or those new to working with this client group. -- COTSS PLD NewsletterTable of ContentsPart One 1: The meaning of sensory stimulation. 2: Theoretical framework for sensory stimulation programmes. 3: Maximising participation in sensory focused activities. 4: Assessment and evaluation. 5: How to structure sensory focused activities. 6: The Skills Enhancement Unit, An example of a sensory programme. Part Two. Ideas for sensory focused activities: Making everyday activities sensory stimulating; Recording forms; Activities - Drinks; Activities - Food; Activities - Personal care and household care; Activities - Art and craft. Glossary. References.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Communicating Partners: 30 Years of Building
Book SynopsisCommunicating Partners, the result of over thirty years of clinical practice and research work with pre-verbal and verbal children with language delays, offers an innovative approach to working with late talking children that focuses on developing relationships through mutual understanding. Providing detailed maps of what children and their life partners need to do to ensure effective social relationships, the program focuses on five key stages of communication development - interactive play, nonverbal communication, social language, conversation, and civil behavior - and five life-long responsive strategies to use every day to build relationships within the child's own world. Communicating Partners addresses issues such as:* What does a child need to do before language?* What are effective ways to help a child socialize and communicate from early play through civil conversations?* How have parents successfully helped children learn to communicate at home?* How can a child develop socially effective language and conversation skills?* How can a child with an autistic spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome or other significant delays develop rich social relationships?* What have families done to build warm social relationships with their children?* What is developmentally effective therapy and education when social and communicative delays are of major concern?Illustrated with personal stories and research findings, and containing a wealth of practical suggestions to help parents, teachers, and professionals understand their child's world, Communicating Partners is an invaluable resource for all those interacting and working with late talking children.Trade ReviewJames MacDonald's book is based on over 30 years of research and clinical work at Ohio State University. Communicating Partners is an optimistic approach to working with children with communication disorders. It challenges practitioners to think beyond traditional therapy programmes and focus more on language learning in naturalistic environments and developing strengths through positive social relationships. MacDonald encourages practitioners and parents to consider the power of child-led play and advocates the theory that only once you enter into the child's world will you have the slightest chance of teaching them something new. Communicating Partners is a useful resource for professionals working with children with language and social communication difficulties and would also be of interest to parents. -- Early Talk NewsletterThe book offers speech and language professionals a model to guide their therapy plans, but emphasizes the need for therapy to be generalized to daily life. Accordingly it emphasizes the need for parents and professionals to become partners in helping the child, stressing that children best develop social interaction skills within the family. Numerous anecdotes are included to illustrate how this approach has helped a wide variety of children and their families. This book would be of particular benefit to the parents/carers of children who are late to develop language for any reason, since it provides simple ideas to help stimulate social communication by following the child's lead. Professionals working with families may also find it useful to give ideas of where to start remediation and target therapy. Although it is not solely aimed at parents/carers of children on the autistic spectrum, it would probably be of most benefit to this group. -- Child Language Teaching and TherapyThe author, who is vastly experienced, presents this child-centred approach clearly, offering students, parents and professionals plenty of background information and practical guidance. -- Care and Health MagazineTable of ContentsPreface. Part I: Introduction to the Model. 1. The 30-year journey with 1000 children - how Communicating Partners came about. 2. Guiding Principles. 3. Key features of Communicating Partners and contrasts with traditional approaches to autism. 4. Examples of children studied for this book. 5. Theoretical foundations for Communicating Partners. 6. Basic components of Communicating Partners: five developmental stages and five relationship strategies. Part II: Five Stages of Communication. 7. Interaction: the first stage in learning to communicate. 8. Nonverbal communication: the second stage in learning to communicate. 9. Social language: the third stage in learning to communicate. 10. Conversation: the fourth stage in learning to communicate. 11. Civil behavior: the fifth stage in learning to communicate. Part III: Following your child's development from isolation to civil conversation. 12. The Adult-Child Relationship Map for assessment and planning. 13. The environment form. Appendix A: Research support for Communicating Partners. References. Subject Index. Author Index.
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Imprint Academic Ten Years of Viewing from Within: The Legacy of
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Imprint Academic Ten Years' Viewing from Within: Further Debate
Book SynopsisThis special issue of the Journal of Consciousness Studies is the sequel to Ten Years of Viewing from Within, JCS Vol. 16, No. 10-12 (2009), commemorating the tenth anniversary of the publication of The View from Within, JCS Vol. 6, No. 2-3 (1999), where Francisco Varela in collaboration with Jonathan Shear designed the foundations of a research program on lived experience. The commemorative issue aimed to examine and refine this research program on first-person methods, through contributions based on empirical research. At the end of the Introduction, guest editor Claire Petitmengin invited other researchers to participate in this debate, and in response six further commentaries were received, covering many methodological, epistemological and philosophical issues related to the study of consciousness in the first-person. These form the core of the current issue, and are accompanied in some instances by responses from the authors whose work they discuss. The journal''s editors hope that these two issues make a positive contribution towards establishing possibility of a first-person discipline and strengthening the emerging research community in this field.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Key Terms in Logic
Book SynopsisThis is an accessible guide for those facing the study of Logic for the first time, this book covers key thinkers, terms and texts. "The Key Terms in Philosophy" series offers clear, concise and accessible introductions to the central topics in philosophy. Each book offers a comprehensive overview of the key terms, concepts, thinkers and major works in the history of a key area of philosophy. Ideal for first-year students starting out in philosophy, the series will serve as the ideal companion to study of this fascinating subject. "Key Terms in Logic" offers the ideal introduction to this core area in the study of philosophy, providing detailed summaries of the important concepts in the study of logic and the application of logic to the rest of philosophy. A brief introduction provides context and background, while the following chapters offer detailed definitions of key terms and concepts, introductions to the work of key thinkers and lists of key texts. Designed specifically to meet the needs of students and assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this is the ideal reference tool for those coming to Logic for the first time. "The Key Terms" series offers undergraduate students clear, concise and accessible introductions to core topics. Each book includes a comprehensive overview of the key terms, concepts, thinkers and texts in the area covered and ends with a guide to further resources.Trade ReviewConcise encyclopedic dictionaries of logic are rare. [Key Terms in Logic is] a great panopticum of logic, consisting of two hundred and forty-one entries, every single one of which can be read in a few minutes - as a quick introduction or as memory-refreshing. Written in modern and clear English . . . [and] with refreshing ease in expression -- Stamatios Gerogiorgakis * Logical Analysis and History of Philosophy, issue 16 *Table of ContentsIntroduction: What is Logic?; 1. Key Terms; 2. Key Thinkers; 3. Key Texts: Textbooks; 4. Key Texts: Classics; List of Contributors; List of Symbols; Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste
Book SynopsisSmell and taste are our most misunderstood senses. Given a choice between losing our sense of smell and taste, or our senses of sight and hearing, most people nominate the former, rather than the latter. Yet our sense of smell and taste has the power to stir up memories, alter our mood and even influence our behaviour. In The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste, Neil Martin provides a comprehensive, critical analysis of the role of the brain in gustation and olfaction. In his accessible and characteristic style he shows why our sense of smell and taste do not simply perform basic and intermittent functions, but lie at the very centre of our perception of the world around us. Through an exploration of the physiology, anatomy and neuropsychology of the senses; the neurophysiological causes of smell and taste disorders, and their function in physical and mental illness, Neil Martin provides an accessible and up-to-date overview of the processes of gustation and olfaction.The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste provides a state-of-the-art overview of current research in olfactory and gustatory perception. With sections describing the effect of odour and taste on our behaviour, and evaluating the contribution current neuroimaging technology has made to our understanding of the senses, the book will be of interest to researchers and students of neuropsychology and neuroscience, and anybody with an interest in olfaction and gustation. Table of Contents1. Smell and taste: an introduction to the psychology of chemosensation. 2. Individual differences in smell and taste: Age, sex, personality and culture. 3. Smell and taste: Anatomy, development, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. 4. Psychophysiological and neuroimaging studies of smell and taste. 5. Disorders of smell and taste, and diseases associated with chemosensory impairment. 6. The neuro-psychology of flavour: multi-sensory interaction at the behavioural and neural level.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Eye Guidance in Natural Scenes: A Special Issue
Book SynopsisSuccessfully completing many forms of behaviour requires that humans look in the right place at the right time: This has generated a large volume of research aimed at understanding how the eyes are guided. This special issue demonstrates that the decision about where to look involves a large number of factors from low- to high-level constraints. New models of eye guidance are presented, and these offer converging approaches to understanding how we inspect complex scenes. Importantly, this special issue brings together evidence from a range of settings - from static scene viewing to real world environments - in order to fully assess our current understanding of eye guidance in natural scenes.Table of ContentsB.W. Tatler, Current Understanding of Eye Guidance. M. DeAngelus, J.B. Pelz, Top-down Control of Eye Movements: Yarbus Revisited. G. Underwood, T. Foulsham, K. Humphrey, Saliency and Scan Patterns in the Inspection of Real-world Scenes: Eye Movements During Encoding and Recognition. M. Matsukara, J.R. Brockmole, J.M. Henderson, Overt Attentional Prioritization of New Objects and Feature Changes During Real-world Scene Viewing. B.T. Vincent, R. Baddeley, A. Correani, T. Troscianko, U. Leonards, Do We Look at Lights? Using Mixture Modelling to Distinguish Between Low- and High-level Factors in Natural Image Viewing. F. Cristino, R. Baddeley, The Nature of the Visual Representations Involved in Eye Movements When Walking Down the Street. E. Birmingham, W.F. Bischof, A. Kingstone, Get Real! Resolving the Debate About Equivalent Social Stimuli. G. Kuhn, B.W. Tatler, G. Cole, You Look Where I Look! Effect of Gaze Cues on Overt and Covert Attention in Misdirection. K. Ehinger, B. Hidalgo-Sotelo, A. Torralba, A. Oliva, Modeing Search for People in 900 Scenes: A Combined Source Model of Eye Guidance. C. Kanan, M.H. Tong, L. Zhang, G.W. Cottrell, SUN: Top-down Saliency Using Natural Statistics. G.J. Zelinsky, J. Schmidt, An Effect of Referential Scene Constraint on Search Implies Scene Segmentation. B.W. Tatler, B.T. Vincent, The Prominence of Behavioural Biases in Eye Guidance. J.M. Henderson, T.J. Smith, How Are Eye Fixation Durations Controlled during Scene Viewing? Further Evidence from a Scene Onset Delay Paradigm. T.J. Smith, J.M. Henderson, Facilitation of Return during Scene Viewing. S. Pannasch, B.M. Velichkovsky, Distractor Effect and Saccade Amplitudes: Further Evidence on Different Modes of Processing in Free Exploration of Visual Images. B. Marius ‘t Hart, J. Vockeroth, F. Schumann, K. Bartl, E. Schneider, P. König, W. Einhäuser, Gaze Allocation in Natural Stimuli: Comparing Free Exploration to Head-fixed Viewing Conditions. J.A. Droll, M.P. Eckstein, Gaze Control, Change Detection and the Selective Storage of Object Information While Walking in a Real World Environment. D.H. Ballard, M.M. Hayhoe, Modeling the Role of Task in the Control of Gaze.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Morphology in Language Comprehension, Production
Book SynopsisDoes darkness lead to happiness? Is there corn in the corner? These are questions that make - to some extent - semantically sense, but for researchers interested in the role of morphology in word processing they make morphologically sense as well. This Special Issue on Morphological Processing is based on the 6th MOrphological PROcessing Conference MOPROC, which was organized in Turku, Finland and hosted researchers with a firm interest in questions like these. The special issue contains 13 articles that provide answers from different viewpoints, since it contains research on comprehension, production, and acquisition of morphology. Moreover, the articles present research in a number of languages with fundamentally different morphological systems. Apart from studies in West-Germanic languages (English and Dutch), the special issue contains studies in Romance languages (Spanish and Italian), in languages with very rich inflectional paradigms (Greek, Polish and Finnish) and in languages with non-concatenative morphology (Hebrew and Arabic). Moreover, it contains studies on all three major morphological classes: Inflections, derivations and compounds. Specific questions addressed in the volume deal with the time course with which morphemes come available, what factors facilitate their use, the role of orthographic and semantic transparency in complex word processing and how morphology should be incorporated in models of word processing. The chapters provide a wealth of empirical results obtained with state-of-the-art experimental paradigms. We hope that they will be an inspiration for further studies in morphological processing as much as we - living in Finland - hope that there is happiness in darkness.Table of ContentsJ. Rueckl, A. Rimzhim, On the Interaction of Letter Transpositions and Morphemic Boundaries. J.A. Duñabeitia, M. Carreiras, S. Kinoshita, D. Norris, Is Morpho-Orthographic Decomposition Purely Orthographic? Evidence from Masked Priming in the Same-Different Task. E. Orfanidou, M. Davis, W. Marslen-Wilson, Orthographic and Semantic Opacity in Masked and Delayed Priming: Evidence from Greek. J. Morris, J. Porter, J. Grainger, P. Holcomb, Effects of Lexical Status and Morphological Complexity in Masked Priming: An ERP Study. K. Paterson, A. Alcock, S. Liversedge, Morphological Priming During Reading: Evidence from Eye Movements. S. Boudelaa, W. Marslen-Wilson, Productivity and Priming: Morphemic Decomposition in Arabic. B. Juhasz, R. Berkowitz, Effects of Morphological Families on English Compound Word Recognition: A Multi-Task Investigation. H. Bien, H. Baayen, W. Levelt, Frequency Effects in the Production of Dutch Deverbal Adjectives and Inflected Verbs. A. Deutsch, A. Meir, The Role of the Root Morpheme in Mediating Word Production in Hebrew. M. De Martino, G. Bracco, A. Laudanna, The Activation of Grammatical Gender Information in Processing Italian Nouns. D. Trafficante, S. Marcolini, A. Luci, P. Zoccolotti, C. Burani, How do Roots and Suffixes Influence Reading of Pseudowords? A Study of Young Italian Readers With and Without Dyslexia. E. Kidd, M. Kirjavainen, Investigating the Contribution of Procedural and Declarative Memory to the Acquisition of Past Tense Morphology: Evidence from Finnish. G. Krajewski, A. Theakston, E. Lieven, M. Tomasello, How Polish Children Switch from One Case to Another When Using Novel Nouns: Challenges for Models of Inflectional Morphology.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Cognition and Emotion: Neuroscience and
Book SynopsisFirst published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Table of ContentsAllen, Lien, Ruthruff, Cognition and Emotion: Neuroscience and Behavioral Perspectives. Dolcos et al., Neural Correlates of Emotion-Cognition Interactions: A Review of Evidence from Brain Imaging Investigations. Shaw et al., Electrophysiological Evidence of Emotion Perception without Central Attention. Noh, Isaacowitz, Age Differences in the Emotional Modulation of Attention: Effects of Own-age versus Other-age Emotional Face Cues on the Alerting and Orienting Networks. Balconi, Frontal Brain Oscillation Modulation in Facial Emotion Comprehension. The Role of Reward and Inhibitory Systems in Subliminal and Supraliminal Processing. Sutton, Altarriba, The Automatic Activation and Perception of Emotion in Word Processing: Evidence from a Modified Dot Probe Paradigm. Nquyen et al., Trustworthiness and Negative Affect Predict Economic Decision-making. Timpe et al., White Matter Integrity, as Measured by Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Distinguishes between Impaired and Unimpaired Older Adult Decision-makers: A Preliminary Investigation. Allen et al., Individual Differences in Positive Affect Moderate Age-related Declines in Episodic Long-term Memory.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Speech Recognition in Adverse Conditions:
Book SynopsisSpeech recognition in ‘adverse conditions’ has been a familiar area of research in computer science, engineering, and hearing sciences for several decades. In contrast, most psycholinguistic theories of speech recognition are built upon evidence gathered from tasks performed by healthy listeners on carefully recorded speech, in a quiet environment, and under conditions of undivided attention. Building upon the momentum initiated by the Psycholinguistic Approaches to Speech Recognition in Adverse Conditions workshop held in Bristol, UK, in 2010, the aim of this volume is to promote a multi-disciplinary, yet unified approach to the perceptual, cognitive, and neuro-physiological mechanisms underpinning the recognition of degraded speech, variable speech, speech experienced under cognitive load, and speech experienced by theoretically relevant populations. This collection opens with a review of the literature and a formal classification of adverse conditions. The research articles then highlight those adverse conditions with the greatest potential for constraining theory, showing that some speech phenomena often believed to be immutable can be affected by noise, surface variations, or attentional set in ways that will force researchers to rethink their theory. This volume is essential for those interested in speech recognition outside laboratory constraints.Table of Contents1. Speech recognition in adverse conditions: A review Sven L. Mattys, Ann R. Bradlow, Matthew H. Davis and Sophie K. Scott 2. Talker-specific perceptual adaptation during online speech perception Alison M. Trude and Sarah Brown-Schmidt 3. Effects of dialect variation on the semantic predictability benefit Cynthia G. Clopper 4. Word learning under adverse listening conditions: Context-specific recognition Sarah C. Creel, Richard N. Aslin and Michael K. Tanenhaus 5. Familiarisation conditions and the mechanisms that underlie improved recognition of dysarthric speech Stephanie A. Borrie, Megan J. McAuliffe, Julie M. Liss, Cecilia Kirk, Gregory A. O'Beirne and Tim Anderson 6. The effect of energetic and informational masking on the time-course of stream segregation: Evidence that streaming depends on vocal fine structure cues Payam Ezzatian, Liang Li, M. Kathleen Pichora-Fuller and Bruce A. Schneider 7. Speech-in-speech recognition: A training study Kristin J. Van Engen 8. Sentence comprehension in competing speech: Dichotic sentence-word priming reveals hemispheric differences in auditory semantic processing Jennifer Aydelott, Dinah Baer-Henney, Maciej Trzaskowski, Robert Leech and Frederic Dick 9. Brain regions recruited for the effortful comprehension of noise-vocoded words Alexis Hervais-Adelman, Robert P. Carlyon, Ingrid S. Johnsrude and Matthew H. Davis 10. Audiovisual benefit for recognition of speech presented with single-talker noise in older listeners Alexandra Jesse and Esther Janse 11. Sentence comprehension in proficient adult cochlear implant users: On the vulnerability of syntax A. Hahne, A. Wolf, J. Müller, D. Mürbe and A. D. Friederici 12. Increased lexical activation and reduced competition in second-language listening Mirjam Broersma 13. A lexically-biased attentional set compensates for variable speech quality caused by pronunciation variation Mark A. Pitt and Christine M. Szostak 14. Adverse conditions improve distinguishability of auditory, motor and perceptuo-motor theories of speech perception: An exploratory Bayesian modelling study C. Moulin-Frier, R. Laurent, P. Bessière, J. L. Schwartz and J. Diard
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Generalization of Knowledge: Multidisciplinary
Book SynopsisWhile the notion of generalization fits prominently into cognitive theories of learning, there is surprisingly little research literature that takes an overview of the issue from a broad multifaceted perspective. This volume remedies this by taking a multidisciplinary perspective on generalization of knowledge from several fields associated with Cognitive Science, including Cognitive Neuroscience, Computer Science, Education, Linguistics, Developmental Science, and Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. Researchers from each perspective explain how their field defines generalization - and what practices, representations, processes, and systems in their field support generalization. They also examine when generalization is detrimental or not needed. A principal aim is the identification of general principles about generalization that can be derived from triangulation across different disciplines and approaches. Collectively, the contributors’ multidisciplinary approaches to generalization provide new insights into this concept that will, in turn, inform future research into theory and application, including tutoring, assistive technology, and endeavors involving collaboration and distributed cognition.Trade Review"This book is an ambitious interdisciplinary undertaking to shed light on an important cognitive process. Never before have biological, developmental, and educational perspectives on knowledge generalization been brought together under one cover. This effort is a model for future interdisciplinary approaches to studying cognition and learning."- Tamara Sumner, Ph.D., Executive Director of Digital Learning Sciences and Associate Professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder, USA"This volume addresses a fundamental question: How do individuals extend what they have learned to novel situations? The scope of the volume is striking, with contributions from cognitive and developmental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, education, and computer science. It is sure to be of interest to scholars across all of the cognitive sciences."- Carol Seger, Ph.D., Colorado State University, USATable of ContentsPreface. Part 1. Cognitive Neuroscience Approaches to Generalization. N.C. Huff, K. LaBar, Generalization and Specialization of Conditioned Learning. R.W. McGugin, J. Tanaka, Transfer and Interference in Perceptual Expertise: When Expertise Helps and When it Hurts. R. Poldrack, V. Carr, K. Foerde, Flexibility and Generalization in Memory Systems. Part 2. Developmental Perspectives on Generalization. L. Gerken, F.K. Balcomb, Three Observations About Infant Generalization and Their Implications for Generalization Mechanisms. A.V. Fisher, Mechanisms of Induction Early in Development. J. Lany, R.L. Gomez, Prior Experience Shapes Abstraction and Generalization in Language Acquisition. Part 3. Representations that Support Generalization. T.L. Griffiths, Bayesian Models as Tools for Exploring Inductive Biases. M. Huenerfauth, Representing American Sign Language Classifier Predicates Using Spatially Parameterized Planning Templates. K. Levering, K.J. Kurtz, Generalization in Higher-order Cognition: Categorization and Analogy as Bridges to Stored Knowledge. Part 4. Educational, Training Approaches to Generalization. A.C. Graesser, D. Lin, S. D’Mello, Computer Learning Environments with Agents that Support Deep Comprehension and Collaborative Learning. R. Hall, K. Wieckert, K. Wright, How Does Cognition Get Distributed? Case Studies of Making Concepts General in Technical and Scientific Work. C.K. Thompson, Generalization in Language Learning: the Role of Structural Complexity. Part 5. Technological Approaches to Generalization. J. McGrenere, A. Bunt, L. Findlater, K. Moffatt, Generalization in Human-Computer Interaction Research. K.R. Butcher, S. de la Chica, Supporting Student Learning with Adaptive Technology: Personalized Conceptual Assessment and Remediation. S.P. Carmien, G. Fischer, Beyond Human-Computer Interaction: Meta-Design in Support of Human Problem-Domain Interaction. M.T. Banich, D.J. Caccamise, In Summary. Index.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Older People:
Book SynopsisThe development of 'ageless' mental health services means that an increasing number of clinicians are now required to work with older people. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is recognised by all recent meta-analyses as the most effective therapy, yet few clinicians are trained specifically in its usage with the elderly. This book is a detailed guide to using CBT with older people both with and without cognitive difficulties. Reviewing its use in different settings, it covers both conceptual and practical perspectives, and details everything from causes and initial assessment to case formulation and change techniques. Case studies in both depression and dementia are used to illustrate how CBT should work and how positive effects can manifest themselves. Suitable both for trainees and experienced therapists, this book will be essential for anybody using cognitive behavioural therapy in their work with older people, regardless of their clients' levels of cognitive ability.Trade ReviewAlthough this book has the intended audience for trainees and experience therapists I believe it includes conceptual and practical perspectives which could be relevant to anyone who works with older clients undergoing CBT. The evidence based practice can be applied to anyone with a cognitive decline despite their age. -- SignpostI would definitely recommend this book to my students. -- Mental Health NursingThis book is a welcome addition to the practice of psychological therapies with older people, as there is little doubt that mental health services will encounter increasing numbers of older people experiencing anxiety and/or depression in coming years... This book is both detailed and accessible. Case material is used well to illustrate the various CBT approaches that are described. Guidance is offered in an authoritative and empirically grounded manner and many of the key issues facing both experienced and trainee CBT therapists working with older people are covered. The book is therefore a useful resource for trainers, clinicians and therapists of all levels of experience... this book should be recommended reading for clinicians using CBT with older people. -- The Journal of Ageing & SocietyThis book is a welcome addition to the sparse literature on working psychologically with older people both with and without dementia, written by a respected authority with over 20 years' experience in this field... This book is a worthy addition to the literature in the area of working with older adults... I would recommend it to all therapists working or interested in working with older adults. The introductory chapters will help those with limited CBT knowledge. Those with more experience will certainly find James's passion both motivating and endearing. -- Therapy TodayThis is an immensely ambitious book aiming to encompass a vast body of material spanning the literature on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), neuropsychology of aging, and models of cognition and memory. This makes it quite complex, but a great deal of thought has been given to how it is structured to enable the reader to make their way through...the book sites itself quite firmly in current competency based educational practice and I think has clearly been written as the result of the author's extensive experience of supervising psychology trainees. It is a very structured text, in many ways modelling the processes of agenda setting, information gathering, formulation and so on that are explored in the text...the book has some very important points to make and makes them in a well-researched and evidenced way. I think one of the most useful is about the nature of normal cognitive aging and the risk of excluding older people from genetic therapy services because fo a failure to appreciate the interaction between cognition and therapeutic engagement...Another feature of the book that I liked was the very practical emphasis on the need to be effective - to measure what you're doing, make a judgement about whether it is likely to help, and take steps to ensure that change occurs. I think this emphasis on the progression from engagement to understanding to changing and the need to achieve action beyond a shared understanding will be particularly useful to inexperienced therapists...It is a very learned and well informed treatise with some important and quite novel things to say and it packs in a huge amount of information. Will it be a useful addition to the bookshelf? Certainly, especially if you want a pithy summary of the issues that are specific to therapy with older people or if you want to encourage people to think about dementia from a CBT framework. -- Dementia UK websiteTable of ContentsChapter 1. 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 Partitioning - parts 1 to 3. Part 1. Chapter 2. Patients' Presentations and How CBT Helps. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Nature of the mood disorders. 2.3 Nature of standard CBT. 2.4 Working with people in non-standard CBT formats. 2.5 Conclusion. Chapter 3. Adapting Therapy for Older People. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Two dimensional framework for categorising presentations. 3.3 Conclusion. Chapter 4. Cognitive Changes, Executive Functioning, Working Memory and Scripts: Their Relevance to Therapeutic Engagement. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Cognitive changes. 4.3 Executive functioning. 4.4 Working memory. 4.5 Actions of scripts. 4.6 Conclusion. Part 2. Chapter 5. Assessment. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Assessment protocol. 5.3 Cautions regarding the assessment process. 5.4 Measures. 5.5 Conclusion. Chapter 6. Case Formulation. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Nature of formulations. 6.3 Formulations with older people. 6.4 Review of formulation approaches used with older people. 6.5 Choice of formulation. 6.6 Cautions regarding use of formulations. 6.7 Conclusion. Chapter 7 Change Techniques. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Nature of change. 7.3 Change strategies. 7.4 Process issues associated with change techniques. 7.5 Modifying core beliefs. 7.6 Cognitive change with the continuum technique. 7.7 Conclusion. Part 3. Chapter 8 A Case Study in Depression: Mary. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Overview of the case. 8.3 Review of the work undertaken with Mary. 8.4 Conclusion. Chapter 9 Assessing and Developing Clinical Competence. 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 The Cognitive Therapy Scale-Revised. 9.3 Conclusion. Chapter 10. Use of Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Challenging Behaviours in Care Facilities: A Staff-Centred, Person-Focused Approach. 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 Description of the NCBS and its treatment philosophy. 10.3 Overview of the case. 10.4 Protocol of the Newcastle approach. 10.5 Process and structural features of the assessment phase. 10.6 Information Sharing Session (ISS) and goal-setting process. 10.7 Formulation. 10.8 Treatment and outcome. 10.9 Reflections. Chapter 11.Concluding Comments 11.1 Introduction. 11.2 Working with carers. 11.3 Alternative models to CBT in the treatment of depression. 11.4 IAPT: Provision of Mental Health Services for Older People. 11.5 Concluding comments and reflections. Appendix 1: Disorder-specific conceptual models. Appendix 2: A training manual for promoting therapeutic competence. References.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Understanding Facial Recognition Difficulties in
Book SynopsisCan you imagine not being able to recognize those you know if they wore glasses, changed their hairstyle, or perhaps put on a hat?Prosopagnosia is a severe facial recognition disorder that is thought to impact around two per cent of the population. Frequently found in children on the autism spectrum, those with the condition have difficulties distinguishing between one face and the next, meaning that they may not recognize even those who are closest to them. Nancy L. Mindick provides parents, teachers, and other professionals with an accessible explanation of the different types, causes, and characteristics of prosopagnosia. Providing an insider's perspective on the condition, she suggests ways to recognize the signs of facial recognition difficulties in children, and offers specific ideas for ensuring that they are properly supported in their learning and social development. The issues of diagnosis and disclosure are explored, and the author offers practical management strategies for helping children to cope with the condition and to navigate the many different social situations they will encounter at home, at school, and in the community. This book offers specific, practical information for parents, teachers, child psychologists, and anyone else who wishes to support the learning and development of a child with a facial recognition disorder.Trade ReviewEducator Nancy L. Mindick, who also suffers from prosopagnosia, attempts to fill an information hole with her important book, Understanding Facial Recognition Difficulties in Children... As one who suffers from the disorder she's writing about, Mindick has obvious insight into the emotions that go along with the condition and is brave enough to use her own history as a guide in her writing... It's also evident that Mindick has spent countless hours studying her condition. She offers lucid explanations of the science behind face blindness and explores the differences between developmental prosopagnosia, which starts in childhood, and situational, which occurs as a result of brain injury or illness. Perhaps most importantly, she encourages celebrating the individual talents and personal successes of any person learning to live with prosopagnosia. People suffering from its effects will welcome this accessible, concise, practical book. -- ForeWord Digital ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Glenn Alperin. Introduction. 1. The World of Prosopagnosia 2. Seeing Faces. 3. Benefits to Children of Face Recognition. 4. Faces, Math, and Motion: The Clustering of Talent and Impairment Areas. 5. Recognizing Non-recognition. 6. How Prosopagnosics Recognize. 7. Supporting the Child in Elementary School. 8. The Older Child and Teen in School. 9. Working with Parents and Teachers. 10. Helping the Child to Thrive Socially. 11. Disclosure of Prosopagnosia. 12. Facial Expressions and Prosopagnosia. 13. Diagnosis of Prosopagnosia. 14. Looking Toward the Future. Afterword. Appendix. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Primary Care
Book SynopsisThe book emphasises the collaborative relationship with the patient, explaining the nature of the problem and working out a treatment plan. At the end of each chapter there are useful lists of references and recommended further reading, including leaflets and other useful information for patients. There also many helpful appendices on subjects such as self-help for anxiety, coping with panic attacks, deep muscle relaxation, and Masters and Johnson therapy. Not only does this book describe a form of therapy, but it also enters the debate on the reorganisation of mental health services, advocating A model where a clinical psychologist practitioner is part of the primary health care team.'- International Journal Of Psychiatry In Clinical Practice'This is a good resource book, giving information about materials ranging from a CD-ROM on enuresis to contracts for British Airways fear-of-flying courses. On balance, I would say buy it for all your primary carers.'- Clinical Psychology Forum'This is a very readable and useful text... a wonderful introductory text for those new to the technique, and offers a basic framework for practice and source of reference for those specialising in other techniques. There are many gems within the book, which is written by a GP and a clinical psychologist... well structured, makes good use of cross-referencing, and contains additional material in the appendices. The book also includes a useful list of contact addresses, suggested further reading and a comprehensive index.'- Mental Health Care'A well organised and coherent presentation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy applied in primary care...the authors have managed to include anxiety, depression, habit and appetite, as well as sexual and relationship problems. Each problem is extensively explored with provision of examples of contracts and clear stages of progression through treatment. A chapter also covers problems of childhood and adolescence, which sensitively and clearly explains approaches to bed-wetting, nightmares and sleepwalking as well as tantrums and feeding difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is shown to provide clear and positive guidelines for both parents and health workers. This is a valuable book providing both extensive and consistent guidelines for the primary care worker and other professional groups.'- Psychotherapy and CounsellingDespite increased recognition of the importance of psychological factors in the treatment of physical illness there have been surprisingly few practical guides published on the subject of behavioural therapy in primary care. In 1986, in response to this need, Richard France and Meredith Robson created a practical manual for those with limited time at their disposal, who still wish to use behavioural methods with their patients or clients. Ten years on, 'Behaviour Therapy in Primary Care'(originally published by Chapman and Hall) has become a well established and highly thought of work within this field. In this new and updated guide the authors have incorporated recent research in the area of cognitive behaviour therapy, including:* advances in the general field of cognitive behaviour therapy* fundamental changes in certain established problem areas, such as sexual and marital therapy* additional work in 'core' areas, such as anxiety and depression* work in problem areas that have recently come to the fore, such as post traumatic stress disorder, HIV and stillbirth/abortion trauma.France and Robson explore a great diversity of issues within this practical guide, creating a reference work that will be indispensable to those needing a comprehensive introduction to this developing field.Table of ContentsPART 1 METHODS. Introduction 2. Services and Organisation 3. Assessment 4. Data Collection and Monitoring 5. The Basic Concepts of Intervention PART 2 PROBLEMS 6. Anxiety and Related Disorders 7. Relationship and Sexual Problems 8. Disorders of Habit and Appetite 9. The Management of Depression 10. Cognitions and Behaviour in Health Care 11. The Management of Specific Medical Problems 12. Problems of Childhood and Adolescence 13. Study and Employment 14. Problems of Later Life.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Self on the Page: Theory and Practice of
Book SynopsisExamining the potential of creative writing as a therapeutic tool, particularly in terms of its influence on the self and personal development, The Self on the Page is divided into two parts. In Part One representative practitioners provide an overview of current work in the field, based on their experience of conducting courses, workshops and research projects with creative writing students, and clients as diverse as people with learning disabilities or dementia and people in hospices, using various genres of creative writing from poetry to autobiography and literary fiction. This section also contains many practical suggestions for writing techniques that can be used for personal development, whether working with writers' groups or with client groups in health care and the social services.Part Two explores the theoretical background to the therapeutic uses of creative writing, with particular reference to psychoanalysis, philosophy of language, and literary and social theory. Illustrating a wide range of different approaches, the contributors provide an introduction to thinking about creative writing in a personal development context with suggestions for further reading, and look at the potential evolution of therapeutic creative writing in the future.Academics with an interest in textual practice, language and cultural theory; practitioners and theorists of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis; arts therapists and their educators; arts providers.Trade ReviewAn absolute pleasure to read. I now have a broader understanding of the issues involved in creative writing, and look forward to the development of this exciting area both in research, and my own practice. -- The Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling & Pschotherapy.The Self on the Page embraces a highly complex issue and is important and exemplary in many ways: it is compellingly written, useful, lucid and inspiring. Unequivocally, it provides an engaging entry into the topic of creative writing and personal development. This is a book for immediate reading and constant reference. -- Auto/Biography University of Sussex publicationThe seven projects the editors have chosen to present are deeply engaging, intriguing, thought provoking. -- Therapeutic Communities.This book is divided into two sections: in part one practitioners from a variety of settings say how they use writing to help personal development, and part two puts forward theories linked to using autobiography as a form of psychoanalysis. Targeted at anyone working with people, whether as a group or individual, in any setting, this interesting and unusual book benefits from a wide range of viewpoints. -- Therapy WeeklyI would certainly urge drama-therapists to read this. I found it stimulating and often moving. Once or twice I discovered things in it which led me to revise assumptions I habitually make about the importance of the written word, and the sources and nature of its power to heal. Much of the text is informative and helpful, particularly the final chapter, in which the two editors draw conclusions about the potential for future development of writing as a psychotherapeutic resource. -- DramatherapyThis collection of essays will surely be welcome in all kinds of contexts. The editors have collected a fascinating range of material, all complementing each other, and providing an overview of the current thinking about how creative writing is a form of therapy or at least, a tool for self-knowledge. The essays cover general formal concepts such as the wonderful Peter Abbs on autobiography to the applications of writing in workshop and therapeutic sessions. The book introduces a subject that ought to take centre stage in writing courses: creativity as a satisfying end in itself, rather than something that leads to huge advances and reading tours. In other words, the writers here are aware that we live in a society in which emotional and spiritual communication are being increasingly marginalised rather than being a focal part of our ways of living together. Gillie Bolton's work with GPs, for instance, is partly about the nature of doctors as family members, listeners and friends ... I can't recall the last time I read such a positive, life-affirming book on what is often called "arts in society" as if it were a concept grafted onto "reality" in some way. Some of the work here uses literary theory and some keeps the focus firmly on the practical and immediate; but what all the essays offer is a selection of fresh approaches to areas we all seem to be aware of in conversation, but rarely have the chance to develop or satisfy our curiosity. The lines of thought here are so thought-provoking that some of the investigations and enquiries should lead to more substantial work in the future. This is a timely statement of intent from all of us involved in proving that writing is not simply a kitchen table hobby for would-be novelists, but something deep and integral to the personality. It is a need and professionals in classrooms and in clinics are recognising this. I know that I shall be using some of the ideas here to add to my resources for teaching, particularly in courses on writing for community and writing autobiography, largely because the spirit of the book is about transformations. -- Writing in EducationTable of ContentsIntroduction, Celia Hunt and Fiona Sampson. Part 1 Current Practice of Creative Writing in Personal Development. 1.Writing and the Voice of the Child: Fictional Autobiography and Personal Development, Celia Hunt 2.The Self as Source: Creative Writing Generated from Personal Reflection, Cheryl Moskowitz, creative writer 3. The Web of Words: Collaborative Writing and Mental Health, Graham Hartill, Newport and Abergavenny MIND 4.`Men Wearing Pyjamas': Using Creative Writing with People with Learning Disabilities. Fiona Sampson. 5.Writing or Pills? Therapeutic Writing in Primary Health Care. Gillie Bolton, Sheffield University. 6. Final Fictions? Creative Writing and Terminally Ill People. Colin Archer, freelance writer. 7. A Matter of Life and Death of the Mind: Creative Writing and Dementia Sufferers, John Killick, Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling Part 2: Theoretical Contexts for Creative Writing in Personal Development. 8.The Creative Word and the Created Life: The Cultural Context for Deep Autobiography, Peter Abbs, University of Sussex. 9. Thinking about Language as Our Way through the World: Some Sources for a Model, Fiona Sampson. 10. Writing, the Self and the Social Process. Mary Stuart, University of Sussex. 11. The Empty Word and the Full Word: The Emergence of Truth in Writing, Trevor Pateman, University of Sussex. 12.The Transformative Effect of Reading, Janet Campbell, University of Sussex. 13. Autobiography and the Psychotherapeutic Process, Celia Hunt. 14.Towards a Writing Therapy? The Implications of Existing Practice and Theory, Fiona Sampson and Celia Hunt.
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Prospect Books Food and the Memory: Proceedings of the Oxford
Book SynopsisThis is the eighteenth volume of the ongoing series of papers and submissions to the Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery, the longest running food history conference in the world. The subject this year is more peculative than is often the case and contributors have ranged widely over a topic which allows them to explore the sychological bases of food consumption and the development of cookery, as well as more obvious excursions down memory lane in pursuit of food and drink. There are upwards of 30 papers from food historians based in Britain, United States, Japan and the Far East, Australia, and Northern Europe.
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LID Publishing Enabling Genius: A Mindset for Success in the
Book SynopsisDefinition of "genius": someone who has exceptionally intellectual or creative power or other natural ability. Doing or creating something truly creative will be the defining feature of success in the 21st century. This requires us to seek out our abilities and the innate resources born to us, raise our performance and fulfil our potential - in other words, to enable our genius. This fascinating book examines the nature of genius in human beings and what it takes to go beyond mediocrity and ordinariness. Written by a leading thinker and consultant in human performance, together with contributions from other experts in the field, the book identifies three specific kinds of genius that are within everyone's reach: unique individual genius (in a specific discipline, craft or skill set); genius in any discipline, craft or skill set; moments of genius (that occur as spontaneous, unplanned events); and collective genius (the coming together of individuals to deliver something extraordinary).
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LID Publishing Executive Function: Cognitive Fitness for
Book SynopsisThere is a huge appetite among the thinking professionals for ways to extend their quality and quantity of life through work. We are living longer and want to ensure we build our cognitive fitness through our lives, to give the best we can at work and get the most out of the experience in return. Technology has improved to allow a greater understanding of the functioning of brain, in sickness and in health. We've learnt so much that we can pass on to ensure as many as possible can benefit from an understanding of their cognitive health. In this book you have access to a comprehensive overview of the key cognitive health domains and how they impact your ability to operate at your best. You will understand the importance of each domain in order for you to maximize your cognitive health and be your best.
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LID Publishing The Influence Book: Practical steps to becoming a
Book SynopsisIn today's digital age, where we are bombarded with more information than ever before, the power to influence has never been more important. whatever walk of life, you will need to draw on your influencing skills to get people to agree with your point of view. The Influence Book is an inspiring and engaging handbook packed with expert advice, practical tools, and exercises to help you become a master of influence. This book will help you develop your emotional intelligence so you can become a highly skilled influencer in all areas of your life - whether you're influencing customers, colleagues, family, or friends.Trade Review"Whether you're influencing at work or informally, The Influence Book is a practical and engaging guide with an easy-to-apply framework to help you put influencing theory to practice on a daily basis. We all need to influence others and this is the very best handbook on how to excel at it!" Dr. Duncan Garrood, CEO Bills Restaurants, formerly CEO of Punch Taverns "Nicole Soames is proving to be as dynamic in print as she is in the classroom. If you're looking to find that extra yard in life, The Influence Book is time extremely well-invested." Olly Dale, Commerical Director, Liverpool Football "A great read and a ton of practical takeaways. This book shows the real power of harnessing your EQ to listen with empathy, put yourself in the other person's shoes, and build effective rapport. Soames shows convincingly how you can motivate people to establish a shared point of view and achieve so much more." Dr. Martyn Newman, Clinical Psychologist specializing in emotional intelligence and mindfulness, and author of The Mindfulness Book
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Monsoon Books Someone is Coming
Book SynopsisPhilip Goundry is 93, living out his days quietly when a young researcher arrives, wanting to learn more about his former life in Malaya. His memory growing fitful, Philip is torn between wanting to unburden himself and staying silent about the sinister events of his childhood on a Malayan rubber plantation.
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Open Letter If I Were A Suicide Bomber
Book SynopsisIncluding poems from five collections, this bilingual collection highlights the complexity and beauty of Brandt's 'thought-experiment' poems.
£14.39
Catapult The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes
Book SynopsisThis enlightening examination of creativity looks “at art and science together to examine how innovations . . . build on what already exists and rely on three brain operations: bending, breaking and blending” (The Wall Street Journal)The Runaway Species is a deep dive into the creative mind, a celebration of the human spirit, and a vision of how we can improve our future by understanding and embracing our ability to innovate. David Eagleman and Anthony Brandt seek to answer the question: what lies at the heart of humanity’s ability—and drive—to create?Our ability to remake our world is unique among all living things. But where does our creativity come from, how does it work, and how can we harness it to improve our lives, schools, businesses, and institutions?Eagleman and Brandt examine hundreds of examples of human creativity through dramatic storytelling and stunning images in this beautiful, full–color volume. By drawing out what creative acts have in common and viewing them through the lens of cutting–edge neuroscience, they uncover the essential elements of this critical human ability, and encourage a more creative future for all of us.“The Runaway Species approach[es] creativity scientifically but sensitively, feeling its roots without pulling them out.” —The Economist
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Gordon & Breach Science Publishers SA Evolution Of Social System
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Table of ContentsEvolution and systems theory; the nature of genetic systems; processes of change in genetic systems; genetic evolutionary theories and the use of appropriate models; the evolution of physiological systems; on theories of organic evolution and their relevance to modern genetic-systems theory; on the evolution of behaviour; on current theories of the evolution of social behaviour and social systems; evolution in terms of genetic-systems theory; the evolution of cooperation and competition; on the evolution of social organization; on cultural evolution; on eco-evolution - change in ecosystems; on the future of evolutionary theories - the evolution of evolution.
£199.50
Walter de Gruyter FotoText und Sprechen
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Kohlhammer Kognitive Psychologie
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Kohlhammer W. Soziale Kognition Und Interaktion
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Kohlhammer W. Das Gehirn ein Beziehungsorgan
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Vandenhoeck and Ruprecht Psychodynamische Therapien Und Verhaltenstherapie
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Gedächtnis und Kognition
Table of Contents1 Paradigmen des verbalen Lernens.- 1.1 Paarassoziationslernen.- 1.2 Serielles Lernen.- 1.3 Freies Reproduzieren.- 1.4 Wiedererkennen.- 1.5 Verbales Diskriminationslernen.- 1.6 Transfer.- 1.7 Vergessen.- 2 Lerntheorien.- 2.1 Konditionierung und Verstärkung beim menschlichen Lernen.- 2.2 Reizstichprobentheorie.- 2.3 Interferenztheorie.- 3 Kodierungsprozesse.- 3.1 Sensorisches Gedächtnis.- 3.2 Selektive Aufmerksamkeit.- 3.3 Reizkodierungsprozesse beim verbalen Lernen.- 3.4 Diskriminationslernen.- 4 Kurzzeitgedächtnis.- 4.1 Vergessen im Kurzzeitgedächtnis.- 4.2 Kodierungsprozesse im Kurzzeitgedächtnis.- 4.3 Abruf aus dem Kurzzeitgedächtnis.- 4.4 Primäres und sekundäres Gedächtnis.- 5 Langzeitgedächtnis.- 5.1 Kodierung.- 5.2 Organisation des Gedächtnisses.- 5.3 Abruf.- 5.4 Mnemotechniken.- 5.5 Semantisches Gedächtnis.- 5.6 Theoretische Erwägungen.- 6 Sprachverständnis und Gedächtnis.- 6.1 Die Rolle der syntaktischen und der semantischen Struktur.- 6.2 Satzverarbeitung.- 6.3 Textverarbeitung.- 7 Konzeptbildung und Problemlösen.- 7.1 Konzeptidentifikation.- 7.2 Regellernen.- 7.3 Problemlösen.- 8 Literatur.- 9 Namenverzeichnis.- 10 Sachverzeichnis.
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de Gruyter Lebenszeichen
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Tianjin People's Publishing House Cognitive and Cultural Influences on Eye
Book SynopsisIt is well-known that cognitive variables influence eye movements during reading. To what extent do cultural differences influence eye movements? This volume contains chapters that examine these two issues. The first half of the volume documents recent research findings with respect to models of eye movement control in reading, eye movements and visual processing, and eye movements during scene perception, search, and mental rotation. The second half of the volume deals with two main cultural issues: eye movements in reading Chinese and cultural influences on eye movements. A number of experts provide overviews of their research findings concerning the topics in the five sections of the volume. Readers interested in eye movements in reading, cognitive influences on eye movements, and cultural influences on eye movements will find the chapters valuable reading.ISBN 978-7-201-06107-8Table of ContentsSection 1. Introduction. M. Castelhano, K. Rayner, Eye Movements during Reading, Visual Search, and Scene Perception: An Overview. Section 2. Models of Eye Movements in Reading. A.Pollatsek, K. Rayner, E.D. Reichle, The E-Z Reader Model of Eye Movement Control in Reading. S. Risse, R. Engbert, R. Kliegl, Eye-movement Control in Reading: Experimental and Corpus-analysis Challenges for a Computational Model. K. Rayner, X. Li, A. Pollatsek, Modeling the Eye Movements of Chinese Readers via E-Z Reader. Section 3. Eye Movements and Visual processing. S.P.Liveredge, Binocular Eye Movements during Reading. V. Benson, Saccadic Orienting in Special Populations. K.R. Cave, A.L.Cohen, C.M.Rotello, A.McCaffrey, M.G.Ross, M. Zeng, M. Zivot, X. Li, K. Evans, Using Eye Movements to Understand Complex Visual Comparisons. A.Pollatsek, D.L.Fisher, A.Pradhan, Using Eye Movements to Study and Improve Driving Safety. Section 4. Eye Movements during Scene Perception, Search, and Mental Rotation. L. Nummenmaa, J.Hyönä, M.G. Calvo, Do Emotional Scenes Catch the Eye? T. Menneer, M.J.Stroud, K.R.Cave, N. Donnelly, K. Rayner, Eye Movements in Search for Multiple Targets. I.Dahlstrom-Hakki, A. Pollatsek, D.L. Fisher, K. Rayner, Eye Movements and Individual Differences in Mental Rotation. Section 5. Eye Movements in Reading Chinese. Y.Tsang, H.Chen, Eye Movements in Reading Chinese, D. Shen, X. Bai, G. Yan, S. Liversedge, The Perceptual Span in Reading Chinese. D. Gao. R. Zhang, J. Chen, Lexical Processing and Eye Movements in Chinese Readers. J. Wu, T.J. Slattery, A. Pollatsek, K. Rainer, Word Segmentation in Chinese Reading. S. Wang, J. Yang, H. Chen, Immediate Processing of Intra-sentential and Inter-sentential Information in Reading Chinese. M. Yan, K.F. Miller, H. Shu, What is the Place for Pinyin in Beginning Chinese Reading? Section 6. Cultural Influences on Eye Movement. J.E. Boland, H.F. Chua, R.E. Nisbett, How We See It: Culturally Different Eye Movement Patterns Over Visual Scenes X. Li, C.C. Williams, K.R. Cave, A.D. Well, K. Rayner, Eye Movements, Individual Differences, and Cultural Effects. G. Feng, Orthography and Eye Movements: The Paraorthographic Linkage Hypothesis.
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BIS Publishers B.V. Little Creative Thinker’s Exercise Book
Book SynopsisThis is a creative workbook full of fun exercises, challenges and exciting activities designed to strengthen children’s ability to think creatively. In this book children are challenged to think of many different answers, have lots of ideas, think out of the box, use their wonderful imagination and have fun. After the training children will find it easier to come up with fresh ideas, novel concepts, breakthrough thinking, and innovative solutions – skills they can draw upon, when faced with challenges that call for new thinking. This book gives you: • 40 exercises to enhance your child’s creativity • Training in connection making • Creative cross training to boost the brain • Hours of fun
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BIS Publishers B.V. Connecting: Harness Your Emotions to Enhance Your
Book SynopsisConnecting is an homage to our creative forces. Each page is an illustrative example designed to enlighten, illuminate, challenge and provoke. You can start anywhere, dip in and out or read it end to end. We are happier when we are more creative but are we more creative when we are happy? The longstanding view in psychology is that positive emotions are conducive to creativity. When we are feeling up, we feel we are more resourceful, but what if we are measuring the wrong thing? New studies have shown it is not the type of emotions, but the intensity with which we experience them that is the real driver of our creativity. Nor is our emotional palette limited to "good" feelings. All of our emotions offer creative gifts provided we experience them with depth and understanding. How to cultivate your creativity to live a more emotionally rewarding life. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology, Connecting will explore the paradoxical aspects of our emotional experiences that fuel our creativity. These ideas will come to life through a visually immersive experience that will connect you to your creativity and help you live a deeper, more meaningful life.
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