Cognition and cognitive psychology Books

Book SynopsisAn Introduction to Psychometrics and Psychological Assessment is the successor to Cooperâs prize-winning book Psychological Testing: Theory and Practice. This expanded and updated volume shows how psychological questionnaires and tests can be chosen, administered, scored, interpreted and developed. In providing students, researchers, test users, test developers and practitioners in the social sciences, education and health with an evaluative guide to choosing, using, interpreting and developing tests, it provides readers a thorough grasp of the principles (and limitations) of testing, together with the necessary methodological detail.This book has three distinctive features. First, it stresses the basic logic of psychological assessment without getting bogged down with mathematics; the spreadsheet simulations and utilities which are integrated into the text allow users to explore how numbers behave, rather than reading equations. Readers will learn by doing. Second, it covers both the theory behind psychological assessment and the practicalities of locating, designing and using tests and interpreting their scores. Finally, it is evaluative. Rather than just describing concepts such as test reliability or adaptive testing, it stresses the underlying principles, merits and drawbacks of each approach to assessment, and methods of developing and evaluating questionnaires and tests. Unusually for an introductory text, it includes coverage of several cutting-edge techniques, and this new edition expands the discussion on measurement invariance, methods of detecting/quantifying bias and hierarchical factor models, and features added sections on: Best practices for translation of tests into other languages and problems of cultural bias Automatic item generation The advantages, drawbacks and practicalities of internet-based testing Generalizability theory Network analysis Dangerous assumptions made when scoring tests The accuracy of tests used for assessing individuals The two-way relationship between psychometrics and psychological theory Aimed at non-mathematicians, this friendly and engaging text will help you to understand the fundamental principles of psychometrics that underpin the measurement of any human characteristic using any psychological test. Written by a leading figure in the field and accompanied by additional resources, including a set of spreadsheets which use simulated data and other techniques to illustrate important issues, this is an essential introduction for all students of psychology and related disciplines. It assumes very little statistical background and is written for students studying psychological assessment or psychometrics, and for researchers and practitioners who use questionnaires and tests to measure personality, cognitive abilities, educational attainment, mood or motivation. Trade Review'Colin Cooper's book is a masterpiece of lucidity and a must-have for students, researchers, and practitioners alike. Psychological testing can be a challenging topic, given the mathematical underpinnings of the field, and Cooper deftly navigates the territory between technical details and approachable exposition. A valuable and comprehensive resource, fully updated in its second edition, and well-suited as a textbook for university courses in psychological assessment.'Robert F. Krueger, PhD, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, University of Minnesota'Colin Cooper is a leading authority on psychometrics with an uncanny ability to convey high-level technical concepts. To this day, I keep learning from his texts and so I am delighted to welcome the publication of this – substantially updated – second edition. It is the first textbook I recommend to anyone wishing to get acquainted with the science of psychometrics.'K. V. Petrides, Professor of Psychology and Psychometrics (UCL)'Colin Cooper’s book is superb – the work of a true expert in psychometrics. Not only is it comprehensive and rigorous, it tackles often neglected issues (e.g., the role played by factor analysis and the conceptual nature of psychological measurement). It is practical, too, with data sets and exercises provided. Cooper’s wit infuses the pages which makes for an enjoyable read.'Philip J. Corr, Professor of Psychology, School of Health and Psychological Sciences, University of London'Professor Colin Cooper taught students the principles of psychometrics and psychological testing for 30 years. Also, he edited related journals for almost as long. It has resulted in this extremely valuable book which is characterized by unique and quality content, natural flow, substance, and expert knowledge. It will be invaluable to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as practitioners who are seeking emphatically not a statistics text.'Małgorzata Fajkowska, Head of the Laboratory of Personality Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Polish Academy of SciencesTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1: Introduction to PsychometricsChapter 2: Tests, Scales and TestingChapter 3: The meaning of measurementChapter 4: Administering and scoring Questionnaires and TestsChapter 5: Interpreting ScoresChapter 6: CorrelationsChapter 7: Random errors of measurementChapter 8: Systematic Influences and Generalisability TheoryChapter 9: Test Validity, Bias and InvarianceChapter 10: Introduction to factor analysisChapter 11: Performing and interpreting factor analysesChapter 12: Alternative factor analysis designsChapter 13: Developments in Factor AnalysisChapter 14: Network AnalysisChapter 15: Item response theoryChapter 16: Test and scale constructionChapter 17: Problems with test scoresChapter 18: Psychometrics in contextReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating book explores the different methodologies, resources and strategies that have been used to study emotion, and identifies emerging trends and research perspectives in the field.Emotion is a subject that has been thoroughly investigated in all fields of social and behavioural sciences. And yet the more we have attempted to individualize emotions and set limits that separate the different types of emotions, the more the subject has resisted these categorizations. Mapping the changes and diverse perspectives in the study of emotion, author Simone Belli explores how a critical psychology of emotion has emerged in order to answer this paradox, examining emotions within a social framework. Divided into five chapters, the book uses interdisciplinary critical approaches to cover everything from the interaction between emotion and language, to emotional contagion such as the spread of fear in a pandemic. There is also a particular focus on emotion analysis in digital eTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Emotions and Language - The discursive turn 2. Emotional Affordance - The socio-material turn 3. The Gamification of Emotions - The digital turn 4. Between the Collectivity of Emotions and Emotional Contagion - The social turn 5. Working with Emotions - The management turn Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe Routledge Companion to Interdisciplinary Studies in Singing, Volume I: Development introduces the many voices necessary to better understand the act of singingâa complex human behaviour that emerges without deliberate training. Presenting research from the social sciences and humanities alongside that of the natural sciences and medicine alike, this companion explores the relationship between hearing sensitivity and vocal production, in turn identifying how singing is integrated with sensory and cognitive systems while investigating the ways we test and measure singing ability and development. Contributors consider the development of singing within the context of the entire lifespan, focusing on its cognitive, social, and emotional significance in four parts: Musical, historical and scientific foundations Perception and production Multimodality Assessment In 2009, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Table of ContentsIntroduction: Singing, development, interdisciplinarity, and the biopsychosocial framework (Frank A. Russo, Beatriz Ilari and Annabel J. Cohen) / Part I: Musical, historical and scientific foundations of singing development / 1. Historical, musical, and scientific foundations for studies of singing: Introduction to Part I (Beatriz Ilari and Frank A. Russo) / 2. From canonical babbling to early singing and its relation to the beginnings of speech (Stefanie Stadler Elmer) / 3. An evolutionary perspective on the human capacity for singing (Nicholas Bannan) / 4. Salomon Henschen and the Search for a Brain Center for Singing (Amy B. Graziano, Eric C. Born, and Julene K. Johnson) / 5. The mechanics and acoustics of the singing voice: registers, resonances and the source-filter interaction (Joe Wolfe, Maëva Garnier, Nathalie Henrich Bernardoni and John Smith) / 6. Brain mechanisms underlying singing (Annabel J. Cohen, Daniel Levitin, and Boris Kleber) / 7. Singing and speech as comparable phenomena: a dynamical approach (Beatriz Raposo de Medeiros) / 8. Linguistic tone and melody in the singing of sub-Saharan Africa (Thomas M. Pooley) / 9. The effects on hormones and age on the voice (Jennifer P. Rodney and Robert T. Sataloff) / 10. An empirical evaluation of note segmentation of automatic pitch-extraction methods for the singing voice (Johanna Devaney) / 11. Annotating multimodal data of singing and speaking (Coralie Vincent) / Part II: The relation between the perception and production of singing / 12. Perception, vocal production and the development of singing: Introduction to Part II (Beatriz Ilari) / 13. The role and functions of infant-directed singing in early development (Simone Falk and Christine D. Tsang) / 14. Home musical environment and singing development in infancy (Eugenia Costa-Giomi and Lucia Bennett) / 15. An Exploration of the Relationships Between Perception, Production, Cognition and Environment in the Development of Singing in Children (Christine D. Tsang and Laurel J. Trainor) / 16. Vocal Communication in Birds and Humans – Beyond Song and Speech (Leslie S. Phillmore and Christine D. Tsang) / 17. Singing and the child who is deaf: Focusing on the individual (Maria Yennari, Lyn Schraer-Joiner, and Georgiann Toole) / Part III: Multimodal (audio, visual, and motor) aspects of singing development / 18. Multimodal Aspects of Singing Development: Introduction to Part III (Frank A. Russo) / 19. Infant-directed singing from a dynamic multimodal perspective: Evolutionary origins, cross-cultural variation, and relation to infant-directed speech (Sandra E. Trehub and Frank A. Russo) / 20. Before singing: The role of reflexivity during vocal interactions with caregivers in diaper change daily routine (Anna Rita Addessi) / 21. Motor system involvement in the perception of singing (Frank A. Russo) / Part IV: Assessing multiple singing skills / 22. Measuring the development of singing ability and the mental testing tradition: Introduction to Part IV (Annabel J. Cohen) / 23. A meta-analytic perspective on the development of singing in children (Christina L. Svec) / 24. Construction and validation of the Seattle Singing Accuracy Protocol (SSAP): An automated online measure of singing accuracy (Peter Q. Pfordresher and Steven M. Demorest) / 25. Solo or Doubled Singing: Ecological Validity and Effects in Two Response Modes (Bryan E. Nichols) / 26. Correlations among music aptitude, singing voice development, and singing accuracy achievement in young children (Catherine M. Tu, Texas A & M University-Kingsville) / 27. Performance of Canadians on the automated AIRS Test Battery of Singing Skills: music training and age (Annabel J. Cohen, Bing Yi Pan, Eric da Silva, and Kyle Dutton) / 28. Analyzing singing abilities and language skills during the elementary school years (Michael Forrester) / 29. "What is Your Favorite Song?": Musical Preferences and Taste in School-Aged Children Over Five Years (Eun Cho, Assal Habibi and Beatriz Ilari) / 30. How musical culture is reflected in the choice of favorite songs of Estonian children (Marju Raju, Laura Välja and Jaan Ross) / 31. Tone-language and musical experience: Pitch accuracy and key choice in the AIRS Test Battery of Singing Skills (ATBSS) (Annabel J. Cohen, Jingyuan Sun, Esther Mang, Bing-Yi Pan and Lee Fui Lim) / 32. Effects of group vocal training in older adults: Pitch accuracy and vocal improvisation (Jennifer Bugos, Chloe Kantoris, and Joel Pagán) / Conclusion: Interdisciplinary research in singing development: The way forward (Annabel J. Cohen, Beatriz Ilari, and Frank A. Russo)

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the mysteries of the human brain and the potential of the mind. The peculiarities and infinitude of the mind have been a theme for research for scientists and philosophers alike, for centuries.This volume presents the unanswered and highly convoluted questions and hypotheses surrounding the human mind in a simplified way. It examines the binaries of religion and science, god and nature, and emotions and intelligence through a philosophical lens to posit that the relationships between cognition, belief, nature, and science are what we understand and infer based on our surroundings and how much we are willing to think, learn, and introspect.This book will be of interest to students of philosophy, psychology, science, popular science, psychoanalysis, cognitive studies, and mental health. It will also appeal to general readers.

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Book SynopsisExperimental Methods in Embodied Cognition presents a timely introduction to methodologies of cognitive science from a theoretical perspective. Embodied approaches to cognition are becoming increasingly prevalent in teaching and research globally, but until now a comprehensive book combining theoretical principles and practical methods for embodied cognition has been missing. Embracing this theoretical principle, the book introduces and compares different psychological methods from theoretical, technical, and methodological points of view. Informed by the direct experiences of a specialised group of authors, the text also offers a taxonomy of methods, including technical hands-on descriptions to support student learning. Each chapter includes suggestions for their use, enabling readers to compare methodologies and to find the most suitable approach for their specific research questions. Finally, the book also addresses the effects of different cultural immersiTrade Review'This is the book all researchers and students in psychology and cognitive (neuro)science were missing. An updated introduction to the main methods - methods of all sorts: behavioral and neuroscientific, questionnaires, methods based on new technologies such as virtual reality and robotics, and many others. A very dense but accessible book with a strong interdisciplinary flavor, which helps everyone understand the most complex and sophisticated aspects of our discipline. A must-read for everyone interested in the body's role in cognition and overall cognition, and more generally, for everyone wanting to know more about how to conduct research.'Professor Anna M. Borghi, Associate Professor of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome and ISTC-CNR, Rome, Italy'Experimental Methods in Embodied Cognition” is a wealth of ideas and practical advice. It is an exploration of human cognition that blends interdisciplinary theory and practical research techniques. An essential guide for anyone journeying through the fascinating landscape of embodied cognition.'Professor Tatjana Nazir, Research Director of SCALab, University of Lille, France'This is a must-read book for all wondering how the body has an impact on our cognition and how we can measure this. Arianna Felisatti and Martin H. Fischer edited the first comprehensive volume on how we use experimental methods in embodied cognition. The book is written by experts in the field and addresses answers to both students and researchers alike. In a nutshell it’s timely, relevant and an outstanding source on how cognitive psychologists approach embodiment.'Professor Markus Raab, Head of the Institute of Psychology and the Department of Performance Psychology at the German Sport University Cologne and Research Professor at the London South Bank University, UKTable of ContentsPART I Introduction; 1 The embodied cognition approach: Principles and research questions; 2 A taxonomy of methods in embodied cognition research; PART II Behavioral methods; 3 Chronometric methods: Reaction times and movement times; 4 Continuous methods: Eye tracking, hand tracking, and grip force recording, 5 Physiological methods: Heart rate, breathing, electrodermal activity; PART III Neuroscientific methods; 6 Correlational methods: EEG, fMRI, fNIRS and neurofeedback, 7 Non-invasive brain stimulation methods: Transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial electric stimulation, transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation; 8 Neuropsychological methods: Patient studies; PART IV Other methods and interdisciplinary approaches; 9 Non-experimental psychological methods: Questionnaires, tests, and rating studies; 10 Virtual reality as experimental method in embodied cognition; 11 Interdisciplinary approaches to embodied cognition research

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Book SynopsisThe most important goals for an organization in the Fourth Industrial Revolution will be innovation and enhanced performance. Creativity is a means for promoting these goals a creative person is a productive person who uses all their resources to attain specific goals. Da Vinci Creativity should be understood as being focused on improving performance both at individual and organizational levels. Traditional organizations can be hierarchical, and thus rigid, at a time when the external environment is undergoing very rapid change. The aim of this book is to present an organizational model that develops leaders who are able to cope with the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.In light of the increasing levels of innovation being experienced in society around us, Creativity, Innovation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: The da Vinci Strategy offers an organizational theory that can be applied in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This book will be of interest to

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1948, The Adolescent Child provided vital information on adolescence for parents, teachers, club leaders, social and religious workers and welfare supervisors in factories at the time. With research from both the UK and the US the author looks at the psychology of the adolescent through the many stages they encounter, from physical and emotional changes; self-identity; love and friendship to education and work. Today it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.

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Book SynopsisThis edited collection provides a comprehensive and empirically informed discussion on affordances and their role in studying goal-directed behavior, covering philosophical, experimental psychological, neuroscientific, and applied perspectives.Showcasing the work of expert contributors from different backgrounds, the book inspires new directions for future research in affordances. Chapters address questions relating to the definition and perception of affordances, their advantages over stimuli, the relationship between affordances and behavior, and how systems engage with affordances in different tasks and intentions. This question-based format provides a distinctive perspective that allows for a thorough exploration of the expansive field of affordance research.This book serves as a crucial resource for seasoned scientists, researchers, and undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of ecological psychology, sensation and perception, cognition, and the philosopTrade Review“The word 'affordance' is widely used, but many are not aware of its deep theoretical and philosophical roots. The unique editorial approach of Mangalam, Hajnal, and Kelty-Stephen aligns this volume’s diverse chapters along these roots. This strategy interconnects the entire volume in a manner both accessible to newcomers and stimulating to experts.”Rick Dale, Professor, University of California Los Angeles, USA“Embark on a mind-expanding expedition into the science of affordances with this illuminating book. Seamlessly merging philosophy, theory, and real-world applications, it navigates the fascinating terrain of how we perceive and interact with our surroundings. A thought-provoking read that reshapes our understanding of human-environment dynamics.”Benoît G. Bardy, Professor, Montpellier University, France"This wonderful book brings together many of the prominent scholars within ecological psychology to thoroughly discuss and reflect on what affordances afford organisms as well as researchers nowadays. A must-read for anyone who is interested in learning about why people, animals, brains, robots and/or other systems do what they do in the environment that they live in."Lisette de Jonge-Hoekstra, Assistant Professor, University of Groningen, The Netherlands“This edited book provides a broad ranging set of chapters (philosophy, perceptual psychology, neuroscience, applications) that takes stock of the contemporary theoretical and experimental work inspired by Gibson’s theory of affordances. Integration is harnessed by each paper addressing the same set of questions on affordances producing a unique resource on Gibson’s still evolving influence.”Karl M. Newell, Professor Emeritus, The Pennsylvania State University, USA“A diverse group of scholars describes an extraordinary palette of research and innovation spawned by an antireductionistic theory once considered radically heterodox. These extant perspectives reflect the exponential growth and transdisciplinary breadth of the theory’s scientific and technical influence. Such interpretations and applications are sure to inspire, challenge, and proliferate.”Gary Riccio, Ph.D., Nascent Science & Technology LLC, USATable of ContentsPART I: Ontology and Epistemology of Affordances 1. Why It Matters That Affordances Are Relations 2. The Sociomaterial Theory of Affordances 3. When It Comes to Affordances, What Do Animals Know and How Do They Know It? 4. Mental Action and the Scope of Affordance Perception 5. An Affordance-Based Approach to the Origins of Concepts 6. Toward an Ecological Theory of Time PART II: The Role of Exploratory Activity and Scale in Perception of Affordances 7. The Dynamics of Affordance Emergence and Perception 8. Description of the World That Agential Systems Fit Into 9. The Role of Exploratory Activity in Affordance Perception 10. Scaling Up: Lawfulness of Affordances Requires Independence From Any Single “Scale of Behavior” PART III: Affordances Through the Lens of Neuroscience 11. Affordance Switching in Self-Organizing Brain-Body-Environment Systems 12. What Is NExT for Affordances? Taking Brains Seriously in Organism-Environment Systems 13. Affordance and Tool Use: A Neurocognitive Approach 14. From Turing to Gibson: Implications of Affordances for the Sciences of Organisms PART IV: Applications of the Ecological Theory of Affordances 15. Understanding Skilled Adaptive Behavior: The Role of Action, Perception and Cognition in an Ecological Dynamics Perspective 16. Disability Through the Lens of Affordances: A Promising Pathway for Transforming Physical Therapy Practice 17. “I Got All I Need to Know About Affordances From Norman”: What Engineers, Designers, and Architects Need to Know About Affordances 18. Perception of Affordances in Interaction With Autonomous Systems 19. On Affordances and Their Entailment for Autonomous Robotic Systems

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Book SynopsisIn this collection of essays, experts in the field of consciousness research shed light on the intricate relationship between conscious and unconscious states of mind.Advancing the debate on consciousness research, this book puts centre stage the topic of commonalities and differences between conscious and unconscious contents of the mind. The collection of cutting-edge chapters offers a breadth of research perspectives, with some arguing that unconscious states have been unjustly overlooked and deserve recognition for their richness and wide scope. Others contend that significant differences between conscious and unconscious states persist, highlighting the importance of their distinct characteristics. Explorations into the nature of the transition from unconscious to conscious mind further complicate the picture, with some authors questioning whether a sharp divide between unconscious and conscious states truly exists.Delving into ontological, epistemological, and meTable of ContentsForeword 1. Introduction: Mapping the contrasts and parallels between conscious and unconscious mind Part I. Conceptual issues 2. Conscious and unconscious qualities: Conceptual relations between phenomenality, what-it’s-likeness, and consciousness 3. Blindsight is unconscious perception 4. Against unconscious volition 5. On the alleged misrepresentation problem. (Not a problem for HOT theories. Not a problem for anyone, really.) Part II. Methodological issues 6. Methodological considerations for the study of mental qualities 7. Can structuralist theories be general theories of consciousness? 8. The old and new criterion problems Part III. Unconscious qualities in perception and emotion 9. The Brain-based argument for unconscious sensory qualities 10. Troubles with the orthogonality thesis 11. Unconsciously smelling the self and others 12. A feeling theory of unconscious emotions Part IV. Attention, degrees of consciousness, and graduality 13. Degrees of attention and degrees of consciousness 14. Template tuning and graded consciousness 15. Colour bit-by-bit: The puzzle of colour development 16. (Un)conscious perspectival shape and attention guidance in visual search: A reply to Morales, Bax, and Firestone (2020)

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a clear understanding of the neuromechanisms of emotional intelligence and its applications to education and organizations through practical exercises.Divided into three parts, the book begins by explaining the data that help us understand the neural mechanisms of emotional intelligence. Part 2 focuses on application in educational contexts by presenting emotional intelligence education programs for children and adolescents as well as an analysis of emotional intelligence from a practical point of view. Part 3 switches the focus to organizations through the leadership with emotional and social intelligence model as proposed and validated by Daniel Goleman and Richard Boyatzis. Both parts offer a series of practical and engaging exercises for application to adolescents, children and educators, and organizational environments respectively. Presented simply, the book gives a scientifically rigorous and structured overview of how neuroscience has helped in unde

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Book SynopsisThis unique book guides readers round 50 landmark studies in the psychology of emotion. It explores questions including what gives emotion its distinct emotional quality, whether our faces always reveal what we are feeling, and how we can be in control of our emotions.The book traces a route through both classic and contemporary studies, covering factors that make different emotions different, causal processes, emotion regulation, the perception and production of facial expressions, interpersonal and group processes, and emotion concepts. Each section presents a series of studies which complement and build on those discussed earlier. Each study is carefully discussed for students to understand the key methods, results, conclusions, limitations and impacts for the field. Parkinson provides expert guidance through the key points, taking a fresh look at the research methods and results, presenting alternative approaches and interpretations and assessing how the findings have advanced or hindered progress in the field.Offering a clear orientation to the psychological literature on emotion, this book will be highly relevant for undergraduate and graduate students of psychology, particularly those taking courses on emotion, social psychology and cognitive psychology.

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Knowledge representation and reasoning is the foundation of artificial intelligence, declarative programming, and the design of knowledge-intensive software systems capable of performing intelligent tasks. Using logical and probabilistic formalisms based on answer set programming (ASP) and action languages, this book shows how knowledge-intensive systems can be given knowledge about the world and how it can be used to solve non-trivial computational problems. The authors maintain a balance between mathematical analysis and practical design of intelligent agents. All the concepts, such as answering queries, planning, diagnostics, and probabilistic reasoning, are illustrated by programs of ASP. The text can be used for AI-related undergraduate and graduate classes and by researchers who would like to learn more about ASP and knowledge representation.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive look at the emerging field of law and the cognitive sciences, this book examines how the recent revolution in psychology and neuroscience can shed new light on legal problems. It is for legal scholars and philosophers, cognitive scientists, psychologists and neuroscientists, and scholars of criminal and evidence law.

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Book SynopsisAs we interact online we are creating new kinds of knowledge and community. How are these communities formed? How do we know whether to trust them as sources of information? In other words, Should we believe Wikipedia? This book explores what community is, what knowledge is, how the internet facilitates new kinds of community, and how knowledge is shaped through online collaboration and conversation. Along the way the author tackles issues such as how we represent ourselves online and how this shapes how we interact, why there is so much bad behavior online and what we can do about it. And the most important question of all: What can we as internet users and designers do to help the internet to bring out the best in us all?Trade Review'This book reminds us of conversations we're not having about online life - with family, friends, with our political representatives - because we don't know where to start. The Internet seems so opaque, that we don't know to get traction on our concern that it no longer serves our human needs. This welcome volume suggests entry points for designers and users - to start those necessary conversations about how to make online life serve our emotional and social purposes. Both scholarly and down-to-earth, filled with compelling examples, it is a textbook for classrooms, dinnertables, and policy discussions.' Sherry Turkle, MIT, Author of The Empathy Diaries, Reclaiming Conversation, Alone Together, and Life on the Screen'Should you believe Wikipedia? is an extremely useful book about the positive aspects of life online: supportive online communities, social construction of knowledge, online collaboration, the ways online communities can create and harvest social capital, how to safely and productively use Wikipedia, and more. With so much news and speculation about what is wrong about life online, this book from an OG participant and academic expert is a welcome and well-documented argument for all the good things life online can do. I would give it to every high school graduate.' Howard Rheingold, Author of Net Smart and The Virtual Community'Simply brilliant! Bruckman brings together abstract, sociological and psychological perspectives to articulate a science of online community design. Should You Believe Wikipedia? combines practical skills and theoretical understanding to implement and evaluate the social platforms of the future. This work sets the bar for what students of human-computer interaction need to understand and do to address the societal challenges brought by the ubiquity of online interactions.' Keith N. Hampton, Department of Media and Information, Michigan State University'From its birth, Amy Bruckman has understood and explained the Net. This book, both practical and theoretical, offers the most mature account that we have of how community online gets made and corrupted. At a moment when the hope of the Internet has faded for so many, this clear and powerful work gives us at least a path back, and a reason to pursue it.' Lawrence Lessig, Harvard Law School'Ultimately, the effect of reading Should You Believe Wikipedia? is like spending time with the smartest person you know. Bruckman is an excellent guide, and weaves together concepts from diverse sources into a coherent whole … In this excellent volume, Bruckman provides the background, philosophical tools, and encouragement to allow us to work towards a better world, and that is a gift in itself.' Andrew D. Miller, Computer Supported Cooperative Work'Educators interested in developing inclusive, socially just online learning experiences that are also informed by Internet culture and social institutions would not go wrong with Should You Believe Wikipedia? Online Communities and The Construction of Knowledge … as a place to start.' Naomi Barnes, Postdigital Science and EducationTable of ContentsAcknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Are online “communities” really communities?; 2. What can online collaboration accomplish?; 3. Should you believe Wikipedia?; 4. How does the internet change how we think?; 5. How do people express identity online, and why is this important for online interaction?; 6. What is bad online behavior, and what can we do about it?; 7. How do business models shape online communities?; 8. How can we help the internet to bring out the best in us all?

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an understanding of memory development through an examination of the scientific contributions of eminent developmental scientist Peter A. Ornstein. The chapters examine Ornstein's four influential research programs, emphasizing history, theory, contemporary and future directions, and applications in each area.Trade Review'This book is a goldmine of research from some of the most important scholars of children's memory. It is fitting that something this good be dedicated to the contributions of one of the true giants of the field of memory development: Peter A. Ornstein.' Stephen J. Ceci, H. L. Carr Chaired Professor of Developmental Psychology, Cornell University, USA'This book is a both fitting tribute to a pioneer of the field and an invaluable guide. From a theoretical and practical standpoint, it provides an authoritative view on the impact of age and stage on memory competence, which should be read by lawmakers and academics alike.' Graham M. Davies, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Leicester, UK'Peter A. Ornstein's work has defined research on memory development for the past 50 years. The chapters of this book are essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the development of memory itself and the ways in which scientific research on this topic has evolved and advanced.' Robert Guttentag, Professor of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA'For 50 years, children's memory development has been one of the most fruitful areas of research in cognitive development and Peter A. Ornstein shaped the agenda for such advancement. The distinguished authors of this book provide a diverting insight into his work and the avenues for research he inspired.' Marcus Hasselhorn, Executive Director, Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education, Germany'The chapters in this edited volume present well-written summaries of more than 50 years of programmatic laboratory and field research by Dr Ornstein and his students. Dr Ornstein's important work has earned the respect of the scientific community and this research provides critical knowledge for students in psychology and education.' Mary J. Naus, Retired Clinical and Developmental Psychology Faculty, University of Houston, USA'It's hard to imagine research on children's memory without the inspiration of Peter A. Ornstein. In this book, his colleagues and collaborators come together to review the themes in the research area he launched, achieving a wealth of implications for how we see children and work to support their development.' Nora S. Newcombe, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Psychology, Temple University, USA'If anyone deserves a festschrift, it would be Peter A. Ornstein. The chapters in this book provide an excellent overview of the significant impact that Peter's research had on the field and should be required reading for people looking for an overview of Peter's work.' Mitchell Rabinowitz, Professor of Education, Fordham University, USA'This volume is both a fascinating retrospective and an insightful prospective view of children's memory development. Peter A. Ornstein's impact on the world's knowledge of human memory is immense. Dr Ornstein's gift for nurturing researchers to do their very best work is a legacy that will live on for generations.' Elaine Reese, Professor of Psychology, University of Otago, New Zealand'Peter A. Ornstein has influenced the field of children's memory development in a sustainable way and this volume is proof of it. Written by the best representatives of the field, it is an impressive collection drawing from traditional approaches and contemporary literature.' Claudia M. Roebers, Professor and Head of Developmental Psychology, University of Bern, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsPart I. Backdrop: 1. Introduction: The Emergence of the Developmental Science of Memory: A Festschrift for Peter A. Ornstein Lynne E. Baker-Ward, David F. Bjorklund, and Jennifer L. Coffman; 2. Mechanism of Meaning? The Ornstein Lab and Memory in Historical Context Brian D. Cox; 3. Memory Development or the Development of Memory: An Update Catherine A. Haden; Part II. Children's Memory Strategies: 4. Overview: Deliberate Remembering in Children Deborah L. Best and Trisha H. Folds-Bennett; 5. Knowledge Influences Strategies: Origins and Updates of Knowledge Alena Esposito and Patricia J. Bauer; 6. Commentary: Children's Memory Strategies Wolfgang Schneider; Part III. Children's Event Memory: 7. Overview: Children's Memory for Personal Experiences: From the Laboratory to the Doctor's Office to the Courtroom Lynne E. Baker-Ward and Taylor E. Thomas; 8. Child Victims and Witnesses of Reported Abuse Heather L. Price and Deborah A. Connolly; 9. Natural Conversations as a Source of False Memories in Children: Implication for the Testimony of Young Witnesses Gabrielle F. Principe; 10. Commentary: Children's Memory of their Personal Experiences Maggie Bruck; Part 4. Family Socialization of Memory: 11. Overview: Developmental Pathways to Skilled Remembering: Characterizing the Development of Children's Memory within the Family Context Amy M. Hedrick; 12. Making Memories in Museums Catherine A. Haden, Diana I. Acosta, and Lauren C. Pagano; 13. The Socialization of Gratitude: How Parent-Child Conversations Impact Children's Memory for Gratitude-Related Events Hillary A. Langley, Jennifer L. Coffman, and Andrea M. Hussong; 14. Commentary: How Memory Develops in Conversational Contexts Robyn Fivush; Part 5. Classroom Socialization of Memory: 15. Overview: The Development of Memory in the Elementary Classroom Context Jennifer L. Coffman and Olivia K. Cook; 16. Children's Accuracy and Strategy Use in the Context of Addition: Extending the Impact Metacognitive Language to Children's Academic Skills Kesha N. Hudson, Keadija C. Wiley, and Jennifer L. Coffman; 17. The Socialization of Cognition in the Classroom: Future Directions for Understanding the Role of Instruction in Brain and Behavioral Development Jennie K. Grammer and Remi Torres; 18. Commentary: Creating a Life in Science Frederick J. Morrison; Part 6. Perspective: 19. Fifty Years of Memory Research and Its Impact on Conceptions of Cognitive Development David F. Bjorklund.

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Book SynopsisVolume I is the first of two volumes that document the three components of the CHILDES Project. It is divided into two parts which provide an introduction to the use of computational tools for studying language learning. The first part is the CHAT manual, which describes the conventions and principles of CHAT transcription and recommends specific methods for data collection and digitization. The second part is the CLAN manual, which describes the uses of the editor, sonic CHAT, and the various analytic commands. The book will be useful for both novice and experienced users of the CHILDES tools, as well as instructors and students working with transcripts of child language. Volume II describes in detail all of the corpora included in the CHILDES database. The conversational interactions in the corpora come from monolingual children and their caregivers and siblings, as well as bilingual children, older school-aged children, adult second-language learners, children with variousTrade Review"In summary, Brian MacWhinney has provided a comprehensive discussion and explanation of the CHILDES Project in these books. The issues addressed should make them of interest to SLA researchers, as well as to the main audience of child language researchers."—TESL-EJ"CHILDES can clearly be adapted to the needs of SLA researchers, especially where such research demands recourse to massive quantities of second language (L2) data and sophisticated coding mechanisms....The updated and expanded exposition of CHILDES in MacWhinney (2000) makes the enormous effect of the project on the field of child L1 acquisition unmistakable."—Second Language ResearchTable of ContentsContents: Introduction. Principles. CHAT Outline. File Headers. Words. Morphemes. Utterances. Scoped Symbols. Dependent Tiers. CA Transcription. Signed Language--BTS. Extending CHAT. UNIBETs. Error Coding. Speech Act Codes. Morphosyntactic Coding. Word Lists. Recording Techniques. Symbol Summary.

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Book SynopsisVolume I is the first of two volumes that document the three components of the CHILDES Project. It is divided into two parts which provide an introduction to the use of computational tools for studying language learning. The first part is the CHAT manual, which describes the conventions and principles of CHAT transcription and recommends specific methods for data collection and digitization. The second part is the CLAN manual, which describes the uses of the editor, sonic CHAT, and the various analytic commands. The book will be useful for both novice and experienced users of the CHILDES tools, as well as instructors and students working with transcripts of child language. Volume II describes in detail all of the corpora included in the CHILDES database. The conversational interactions in the corpora come from monolingual children and their caregivers and siblings, as well as bilingual children, older school-aged children, adult second-language learners, children with various tTrade Review"In summary, Brian MacWhinney has provided a comprehensive discussion and explanation of the CHILDES Project in these books. The issues addressed should make them of interest to SLA researchers, as well as to the main audience of child language researchers."—TESL-EJ"CHILDES can clearly be adapted to the needs of SLA researchers, especially where such research demands recourse to massive quantities of second language (L2) data and sophisticated coding mechanisms...The updated and expanded exposition of CHILDES in MacWhinney makes the enormous effect of the project on the field of child L1 acquisition unmistakable."—Second Language ResearchTable of ContentsContents: Introduction. English Corpora. Bilingual Corpora. Clinical Corpora. Narrative Corpora. Germanic Languages. Romance Languages. Other Languages.

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1983, recent advances in cognitive psychology had revealed that reading and spelling disabilities may be due to deficits in basic cognitive processes. Dr Jorm looks at each type of disability in detail, in relation to normality as well as intellectual disability (formerly called retardation), and finds that the new research provides a useful approach to seemingly intractable problems. He covers a broad range of topics, including the social context of reading disabilities, the role of biological factors, remedial teaching, and prevention of literacy problems. He also gives a forward-looking account of how research at the time on the cognitive processes in comprehension might aid our understanding of the relatively neglected group of children who can read individual words yet fail to comprehend adequately.Reading disabilities are increasingly serious in a culture which places an ever higher value on literacy, and the discoveries of the cognitive psycholoTable of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments. 1. Varieties of Reading and Spelling Disability 2. Specific Reading Retardation: The Social Context 3. Specific Reading Retardation: The Nature of the Reading Deficit 4. Specific Reading Retardation: The Nature of the Cognitive Deficit 5. Specific Reading Retardation: Brain Development 6. Reading Comprehension Disabilities 7. Spelling Disabilities 8. Remediation, Prediction and Prevention. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis volume reviews and evaluates the scientific research on the accuracy and reliability of eyewitness identification. The implications of this research for psychological theory and for social and legal policy are explored. the book will appeal to Cognitive Psychologists and those in Legal Studies and Forensics.Trade Review"The authors have provided an exhaustive overview of the issues involved in eyewitness identification [including] previous and more recent research in the field. ... The‘Essays in Cognitive Psychology’ series always produce high quality books and ‘The Psychology of Eyewitness Identification’ continues that tradition. It is suitable for students and researchers alike as it is an accessible text that is very enjoyable to read and also very informative — two great qualities — and a book which is well worth reading for individuals interested in this kind of area." - Rhian Worth, Bangor University, UK, in Europe’s Journal of Psychology"Despite the tragedies that have arisen from an overreliance on eyewitness evidence, the message of The Psychology of Eyewitness Identification is a positive one. Through consideration of the interplay of theory and research, the authors reveal the variables and practices that influence accuracy, and point to steps that can be taken to benefit the criminal justice system. Students of memory in the classroom or the courtroom will find The Psychology of Eyewitness Identification an essential guide." - Scott D. Gronlund, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, USA "The Psychology of Eyewitness Identification is a comprehensive and clear treatment of eyewitness identification science and its many productive connections to police practice and legal policy. The authors bring a careful, well-reasoned perspective, rigorous detail, and fresh examples that enliven their exploration of this significant research effort. The first chapter cleverly and compellingly draws the reader to the problem of eyewitness error. From that point, the book addresses the complexities of experimental and field research in a readable and engaging manner, with emphasis on the role of psychological research in helping the criminal justice system work more effectively." - Nancy K. Steblay, Professor of Psychology, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN"In conception and execution, this book does something that is both original and needed. Instead of taking a single route into the topic, it mixes complementary perspectives – from research on perception, memory, social reasoning, and philosophy to arrangements in a police lineup and the confidence of jurors in a trial. It is immensely helpful and illuminating." - George Graham, Professor of Philosophy and Neuroscience, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA"The authors have provided an exhaustive overview of the issues involved in eyewitness identification [including] previous and more recent research in the field. ... The‘Essays in Cognitive Psychology’ series always produce high quality books and ‘The Psychology of Eyewitness Identification’ continues that tradition. It is suitable for students and researchers alike as it is an accessible text that is very enjoyable to read and also very informative — two great qualities — and a book which is well worth reading for individuals interested in this kind of area." - Rhian Worth, Bangor University, UK, in Europe’s Journal of Psychology"Despite the tragedies that have arisen from an overreliance on eyewitness evidence, the message of The Psychology of Eyewitness Identification is a positive one. Through consideration of the interplay of theory and research, the authors reveal the variables and practices that influence accuracy, and point to steps that can be taken to benefit the criminal justice system. Students of memory in the classroom or the courtroom will find The Psychology of Eyewitness Identification an essential guide." - Scott D. Gronlund, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, USA "The Psychology of Eyewitness Identification is a comprehensive and clear treatment of eyewitness identification science and its many productive connections to police practice and legal policy. The authors bring a careful, well-reasoned perspective, rigorous detail, and fresh examples that enliven their exploration of this significant research effort. The first chapter cleverly and compellingly draws the reader to the problem of eyewitness error. From that point, the book addresses the complexities of experimental and field research in a readable and engaging manner, with emphasis on the role of psychological research in helping the criminal justice system work more effectively." - Nancy K. Steblay, Professor of Psychology, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN"In conception and execution, this book does something that is both original and needed. Instead of taking a single route into the topic, it mixes complementary perspectives – from research on perception, memory, social reasoning, and philosophy to arrangements in a police lineup and the confidence of jurors in a trial. It is immensely helpful and illuminating." - George Graham, Professor of Philosophy and Neuroscience, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GATable of Contents1. 27 Years. 2. Theoretical Approaches to Eyewitness Identification. 3. Estimator Variables. 4. System Variables. 5. Indicia of Reliability. 6. Field Studies of Eyewitness Identification. 7. Expert Testimony. 8. Conclusions and Thoughts. 9. Philosophical Afterword: Memory and Reasonable Belief.

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Book SynopsisSigns of Identity presents an interdisciplinary introduction to collective identity, using insights from social psychology, anthropology, sociology and the humanities. It takes the basic concept of semiotics the sign as its central notion, and specifies in detail in what ways identity can be seen as a sign, how it functions as a sign, and how signs of identity are related to those who have that identity. Recognizing that the sense of belonging is both the source of solidarity and discrimination, the book argues for the importance of emotional attachment to collective identity. The argument is supported by a large number of real-life examples of how collective emotions affect group formation, collective action and inter-group relations. By addressing the current issues of authenticity and the Self, multiculturalism, intersectionality and social justice, the book helps to stimulate discussion of the contested topics of identity in contemporary society.Trade ReviewThis is a good book – interesting, readable, well-researched, thorough, and comprehensive. Itattempts to encompass relevant findings from a wide variety of angles and disciplines, and itprogresses systematically and methodically. It presents the bricks and mortar of identity-buildingbefore moving to the most intriguing issues in the contemporary world, those that pertain to thepersistence of national identities (especially in the eastern part of Europe, from where the Estonianauthor hails).Ulf Hedetoft, University of Copenhagen, Journal of multilingual and multicultural development, 2018Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The Conceptions of Collective Identity 3. The Nature of Social Phenomena 4. Identity as Sign 5. Identity Signals 6. Identity Meanings 7. Identification 8. Identity Negotiation 9. Hot and Cold Identities 10. Epilogue: What Next?

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Book SynopsisThis concise, accessible guide explores the different models behind the concept of giftedness, examining the criteria for evaluating and identifying gifted children, in order to provide a deeper understanding of the lives of children and young people with high cognitive potential. It offers practical advice to parents and teachers, highlighting common queries and misconceptions and presenting evidence-based suggestions for management methods.Key topics covered include the difference between being gifted and talented, how to identify a gifted child, neurological differences between gifted children and their peers, dealing with perfectionism, and the best ways to parent and teach a gifted child. Avoiding prescriptive rules, the authors emphasise the importance of knowing and understanding the individual child whilst utilising research around giftedness to promote the best possible outcomes. Illustrated with case studies of student and teacher perspectives, the book offers an inTable of ContentsPart I Understanding GiftednessChapter 1 – An In-Depth Look at GiftednessChapter 2 – The Gifted Adolescent WorldChapter 3 – Learning for Gifted Students is Not So EasyChapter 4 – Educating Gifted and Talented Students in the Everyday School PracticeChapter 5 – Being a Parent of Gifted Children and Adolescents: Personal Strategies to Support GrowthPart II Supporting Gifted Students in SchoolChapter 6 – Watching the Plants Grow: Understanding Giftedness in ScienceChapter 7 – Teachers’ Conceptions of Giftedness and Gifted Education: An International PerspectiveChapter 8 – Implementing Schoolwide Enrichment Model for Talent Development: Perspective from Students and Teachers in Italy

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Book SynopsisNow in a fully updated third edition, this book will equip all teachers with the necessary knowledge of dyslexia in order for it to be effectively understood and managed in the mainstream classroom. Offering comprehensive guidance and support strategies, this resource is based around Reid's signposts for successful inclusion: acknowledging differences; recognising strengths; understanding what is meant by inclusion; planning for practice; and ensuring attainable task outcomes. In identifying the key issues of inclusive practice, the book supports teachers as they strive to fulfil the social, educational and emotional needs of children with dyslexia.Key features of the new edition include: Up-to-date references to current research and legislation New sections on evidence-based teaching strategies, developing independent learning and communication with parents Detailed information on wider reading and additional resources, inclTrade Review"This is an impressive text that manages to combine the best of academic and practical information for the reader. The style is accessible and guides the reader through the overwhelming maze of information." - SEN Magazine Table of ContentsChapter 1 Dyslexia and Inclusion Chapter 2 Dyslexia and Inclusion: Perspectives and Research Chapter 3 Five Signposts for Successful Inclusion Chapter 4 Inclusion and Intervention Chapter 5 Curriculum Access: Identifying Needs Chapter 6 Curriculum Access: Classroom Approaches Chapter 7 Curriculum Access: Differentiation Chapter 8 Successful Inclusion Chapter 9 Resources and Summing up References Index

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Book SynopsisPhonics for Pupils with Special Educational Needs is a complete, structured, multisensory programme for teaching reading and spelling, making it fun and accessible for all. This fantastic seven-part resource offers a refreshingly simple approach to the teaching of phonics, alongside activities to develop auditory and visual perceptual skills. Specifically designed to meet the needs of pupils of any age with special educational needs, the books break down phonics into manageable core elements and provide a huge wealth of resources to support teachers in teaching reading and spelling. Book 1: Building Basics introduces basic sounds and explores their relationship with letters. It focuses on sounds and letters where there is a simple 1:1 correspondence between the two, and explores the sounds in simple words that follow the pattern of vowel-consonant or consonant-vowel-consonant. Sounds are grouped into seven sets, with each set containing more than 50 engagTrade Review"This book is just one in a truly comprehensive set of seven books. Together, they provide a complete, structured, multisensory programme for teaching reading and spelling in a way that will really engage pupils' interest, whatever their learning difficulties. The books are appropriate for all types of learner with their simple approach to what can be a complex subject, alongside activities to develop auditory and visual perceptual skills... Whether for special needs units in mainstream settings, or in special schools, this series is an unmissable resource for the staffroom, for teachers to share and develop phonics teaching." — Sarah Brew, Parents in TouchTable of Contents1. Set 1 s a t p 2. Set 2 i n m d 3. Set 3 g o c k 4. Set 4 e u r 5. Set 5 h b f l 6. Set 6 j v w x 7. Set 7 y z

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Book SynopsisPhonics for Pupils with Special Educational Needs is a complete, structured, multisensory programme for teaching reading and spelling, making it fun and accessible for all. This fantastic seven-part resource offers a refreshingly simple approach to the teaching of phonics, alongside activities to develop auditory and visual perceptual skills. Specifically designed to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs of any age, the books break down phonics into manageable core elements and provide a huge wealth of resources to support teachers in teaching reading and spelling. Book 3: Sound by Sound, Part 1 focuses on discovering complex sounds and their relationship with letters and letter combinations. Each chapter explores a key sound (sh/ th/ ng/ ch/ k/ qu/ f/ l/ s) and contains over 40 engaging activities, including: sound exchange, word scramble, spot the spelling, word detective and writing challenge. Thorough guidance is provided on how to deliver each Table of Contents sh 2. th 3. ng 4. ch 5. k 6. qu 7. f 8. l 9. s

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Book SynopsisAn Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: Processes and Disorders provides a comprehensive, yet accessible, overview of the field for undergraduate students. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised throughout to provide a comprehensive introduction to the core topics of cognition, including memory, perception, thinking, and language. Uniquely, alongside coverage of normal cognitive function, the book also includes chapters on clinical disorders such as agnosia, amnesia, and aphasia, providing a more balanced insight into the nature of cognition and its related disorders.Key features: Completely revised and updated throughout to provide a comprehensive overview of current thinking in the field Accessibly written by experienced textbook authors and academic experts, including Michael Eysenck and Sophie Scott A new chapter on Problem Solving, written by Fernand Gobet, a leading authority in the field Trade ReviewNow in its fourth edition, this textbook provides a comprehensive and very accessible introduction to human cognition—from perception through attention, memory, thinking, language, and emotion. Uniquely, together with describing normal cognitive processes, it covers corresponding disorders of cognition. It is exceptionally clearly written and up to date, well suited to college and university introductory courses on cognition. Indeed, it is a great place to begin for anyone with an interest in how the mind works! — Colin M. MacLeod, PhD FRSC, Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Waterlo This book offers a superbly edited overview of the basics of cognitive psychology from the different perspectives of a variety of experts. It also stands out against traditional textbooks in this area in that it provides an engaging and unique approach by including a comprehensive review of the disorders associated with each area of cognitive psychology. This is something I think students will fully appreciate and find helpful and relevant." — Steve Charlton, Douglas College and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada In this revised 4th Edition, David Groome and his expert contributors have created a comprehensive and clearly-presented textbook. The four separate chapters on ‘disorders’ are an excellent feature of the book. — Vicki Bruce, Professor of Psychology and former Head of the School of Psychology at Newcastle University 'Now in its fourth edition, this textbook provides a comprehensive and very accessible introduction to human cognition—from perception through attention, memory, thinking, language, and emotion. Uniquely, together with describing normal cognitive processes, it covers corresponding disorders of cognition. It is exceptionally clearly written and up to date, well suited to college and university introductory courses on cognition. Indeed, it is a great place to begin for anyone with an interest in how the mind works!' Colin M. MacLeod, PhD FRSC, Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo 'This book offers a superbly edited overview of the basics of cognitive psychology from the different perspectives of a variety of experts. It also stands out against traditional textbooks in this area in that it provides an engaging and unique approach by including a comprehensive review of the disorders associated with each area of cognitive psychology. This is something I think students will fully appreciate and find helpful and relevant.' Steve Charlton, Douglas College and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada 'In this revised 4th Edition, David Groome and his expert contributors have created a comprehensive and clearly-presented textbook. The four separate chapters on ‘disorders’ are an excellent feature of the book.' Vicki Bruce, Professor of Psychology and former Head of the School of Psychology at Newcastle University Table of ContentsCh1 Introduction to cognitive psychology (David Groome) Ch2 Perception (Graham Edgar, Helen Edgar, & Graham Pike) Ch3 Attention (Graham Edgar, Helen Edgar, & Elizabeth Styles) Ch4 Disorders of perception and attention (Tom Manly & Hayley Ness) Ch5 Short-term memory (David Groome & Robin Law) Ch6 Long-term memory (David Groome & Robin Law) Ch7 Disorders of memory (David Groome) Ch8 Thinking and problem-solving (Fernand Gobet) Ch9 Disorders of thinking and problem-solving (Fernand Gobet & Nicola Brace) Ch10 Language (Sophie Scott) Ch11 Disorders of language (Sophie Scott) Ch12 Cognition and emotion (Michael Eysenck)

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Book SynopsisFilm Music: Cognition to Interpretation explores the dynamic counterpoint between a film's soundtrack, its visuals and narrative, and the audience's perception and construction of meaning. Adopting a holistic approach covering both the humanities and the sciencesblending cognitive psychology, musical analysis, behavioral neuroscience, semiotics, linguistics, and other related fieldsthe author examines the perceptual and cognitive processes that elicit musical meaning in film and breathe life into our cinematic experiences. A clear and engaging writing style distills complex concepts, theories, and analytical methodologies into explanations accessible to readers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, making it an indispensable companion for scholars and students of music, film studies, and cognition. Across ten chapters, extensive appendices, and hundreds of film references, Film Music: Cognition to Interpretation offers a new mode of analyTrade ReviewJuan Chattah has produced one of those rare books that usually takes many minds to create -- blending and applying concepts, theories, and methods in diverse disciplines to offer a rich framework for interpreting a soundtrack's narrative agency. Each of the ten chapters introduces key concepts that are vividly applied to film scenes from an analytical approach of the humanities, while also addressing the 'how?' question (or the mechanisms) from a scientific perspective. The book's clever structure makes it versatile, as the main text is accessible and immediately engaging, while more specialized technical and conceptual background is provided in a separate series of appendices. The clarity of presentation, fascinating film scene analyses, and wealth of illustrations provided by vibrant images and well-chosen film excerpts, makes this an equally appealing book for scholars, students, and any reader who is passionate about film.—Siu-Lan Tan, James A.B. Stone Professor of Psychology at Kalamazoo CollegeWith a series of engaging examples and insightful interpretations, Juan Chattah masterfully guides the reader through a wide range of approaches—from the psychological to the semiotic—to explain how music and vocalization contribute to the meanings of films.—Robert S. Hatten, Marlene and Morton Meyerson Professor in Music at The University of Texas at AustinThrough a wealth of film vignettes, the book delves deeply into the perceptual and cognitive processes that elicit musical meaning. I recommend this volume for anyone interested in learning more about how music influences our interpretations of films.—Violetta Kostka, Professor of Humanities in Art Studies, Academy of Music in GdańskTable of Contents1 Empathy 2 CONTAINER Schema 3 LINEARITY Schema 4 SOURCE-PATH-GOAL & CONTAINER Schemas 5 Affordances 6 Memory & Auditory Perception 7 Archetypes 8 Associations 9 Categorization 10 Interpretative Transformations

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1992, this is a wide-ranging text concerned with the principles and practice of neuropsychological assessment in adults. It combines a flexible hypothesis testing approach to assessment with information on specialised test batteries. The book covers the major areas of memory, language, perception, attention, and executive dysfunctions, and includes chapters on dementia, alcohol, drug and toxic conditions, stroke and closed head injury. Assessment of dysfunction in cases involving claims for compensation and chapters on specialised assessment techniques, including automated test procedures, are provided. The book presents a sound introduction to this complex area and gives guidelines for the clinician who may need concise information on a specialised topic. Table of ContentsList of Contributors. 1. Introduction John R. Crawford and Denis M. Parker Section A: Basic Issues 2. Some Basic Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment Edgar Miller 3. Current and Premorbid Intelligence Measures in Neuropsychological Assessment John R. Crawford 4. Assessment of Laterality Marian Annett Section B: Assessment of Major Psychological Functions 5. Memory Assessment in Clinical Practice and Research Andrew Mayes and Richard Warburg 6. Questionnaire and Checklist Approaches to Assessment of Everyday Memory Problems Anne Hickox and Alan Sunderland 7. Assessment of Visuo-perceptual Dysfunction J. Graham Beaumont and Jules B. Davidoff 8. Assessment of Deficits in Facial Processing Haydn D. Ellis 9. The Assessment of Unilateral Neglect Peter W. Halligan and Ian H. Robertson 10. Assessment of Language Dysfunction Sandra Walker 11. The Assessment of Reading Disorders Philip H.K. Seymour 12. Assessment of Attention Adriaan H. van Zomeren and Wiebo H. Brouwer 13. Assessment of Frontal Lobe Dysfunction Denis M. Parker and John R. Crawford Section C: Major Clinical Disorders 14. The Neuropsychological Assessment of Dementia Robin G. Morris and Michael D. Kopelman 15. Neuropsychological Assessment in Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Toxic Conditions J.T.L. Wilson and K.D. Wiedmann 16. Neuropsychological Assessment in Stroke Clive Skilbeck 17. Assessment of the Severely Head-injured William W. McKinley and John M. Gray Section D: Specialised Assessment Techniques 18. Assessment of the Head-injured for Compensation William M. McKinley 19. Event-related Potentials in Clinical Neuropsychology Michael D. Rugg 20. Computer-based Assessment in Neuropsychology Sarah L. Wilson and T.M. McMillan. Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThroughout history, humanity has regularly followed anti-rational figures and forces: demagogic rulers, perverted deities, exploitative economic systems, and so on. Such leadership and followership have wrought all kinds of oppression and conflict. What if this pattern could be altered? What if society were led by Reason instead? Prompted by Cicero's exhortation to follow reason as leader as though it were a god, Following Reason: A Theory and Strategy for Rational Leadership explores this intriguing and potentially transformative possibility. Manolopoulos uniquely blends leadership psychology with a deep understanding of philosophical reasoning theory to show how leaders can bravely reimagine and reconstruct society. The book retraces leadership mis-steps in history, and proposes a more logicentric theory of leadership, built on compelling philosophical axioms and arguments. Following Reason emphasizes the weight of philosophy and cognition in leadershipTable of ContentsSeries Editor ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldChapter 1: DEFINING LEADINGSkepticism Toward SkepticismChanging SituationsMaintaining Contested SituationsChapter 2: DIFFERENTIATING LEADING FROM MANAGINGDistinguishing and Confusing the TwoHistory’s Glorified ManagersChapter 3: FOREGROUNDING FOLLOWINGReversal’s ValueDeclaration of InterdependenceChapter 4: RETHINKING REASON AS LEADERFrom "The Thinker" to Epistocratic DemocracyFrom Platonic Epistocracy to Democratic LogicracyRealizing Logicracy: On the Way to a StrategyChapter 5: FAITHFULLY FOLLOWING REASONToward a Quasi-Religious FollowingSpreading the Good/Better NewsA Skeptical ObedienceLogicracy’s People PowerReferences

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Book SynopsisFor many researchers, clinicians, teachers, patients, and family members, the discourse on ADHD has been occurring in silos. Traditional ADHD camps are organized primarily in terms of neurological and cognitive perspectives and to a lesser extent psychoanalytic/psychodynamic perspectives. Those with an interest in ADHD have not been able to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the disorder and consequently have been restricted in psychotherapy treatment options. This book argues for the integration of the three perspectives on ADHD. Drawing on the expertise of an international range of contributors, the volume addresses questions from a psychoanalytic vantage point which have considerable meaning in clinical work with children who have ADHD. They examine the role of trauma and attachment problems as both a possible antecedent to ADHD, and as an outgrowth of ADHD which predisposes the child to limitations in emotion regulation, social adversity, an even maltreatment. STable of Contents1. Introduction: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and the Psychoanalytic Process 2. ADHD via Psychoanalysis, Neuroscience, and Cognitive Psychology: Why Haven’t We Fielded a Team? 3. The Neural and Neurocognitive Determinants of ADHD 4. Psychoanalytic Treatment of ADHD Children in the Frame of Two Extraclinical Studies: The Frankfurt Prevention Study and the EVA Study 5. Trauma and ADHD – Association or Diagnostic Confusion? A Clinical Perspective 6. ADHD and Complex Trauma: A Descriptive Study of Hospitalized Children in an Urban Psychiatric Hospital 7. The Reality-Sampling Deficit and ADHD: Indication for an Active Technique 8. Psychoanalytic Conceptualizations of the Internal Object in an ADHD Child 9. Trouble Paying Attention 10. Is ADHD a Real Neurological Disorder or Collection of Psychosocial Symptomatic Behaviors? Implications for Treatment in the Case of Randall E. 11. Psychodynamic Play Therapy With a Six-Year-Old African American Boy Diagnosed With ADHD

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Book SynopsisThe way that we assess and overcome problems is an essential part of everyday life. Problem Solving provides a clear introduction to the underlying mental processes involved in solving problems. Drawing on research from cognitive psychology and neuroscience, it examines the methods and techniques used by both novices and experts in familiar and unfamiliar situations.This edition has been comprehensively updated throughout, and now features cutting-edge content on creative problem solving, insight and neuroscience. Each chapter is written in an accessible way, and contains a range of student-friendly features such as activities, chapter summaries and further reading. The book also provides clear examples of studies and approaches that help the reader fully understand important and complex concepts in greater detail. Problem Solving fully engages the reader with the difficulties and methodologies associated with problem solving. This book will be of great use to uTable of ContentsPreface; 1. What is involved in Problem Solving 2. Problem representation 3. Transfer 4. Worked examples and instructional design 5. Developing skill 6. Developing expertise 7.Insight 8. Creative problem solving 9. The Neuroscience of problem solving 10. Conclusion 11. References

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Book SynopsisOver the last decade research into design processes utilizing ideas and models drawn from artificial intelligence has resulted in a better understanding of design -- particularly routine design -- as a process. Indeed, most of the current research activity directly or indirectly deals only with routine design. Not surprisingly, many practicing designers state that the level of understanding represented by these models is only of mild interest because they fail to embody any ideas about creativity. This volume provides a set of chapters in the areas of modeling creativity and knowledge-based creative design that examines the potential role and form of computer-aided design which supports creativity. It aims to define the state-of-the-art of computational creativity in design as well as to identify research directions. Published at a time when the field of computational creativity in design is still immature, it should influence the directions of growth and assist the field in Trade Review"...will help neural networkers understand how to look at systems that exhibit emergent behavior."—AI ExpertTable of ContentsContents: J.S. Gero, M.L. Maher, Introduction. Part I:Creativity.T. Heath, Social Aspects of Creativity and Their Impact on Creativity Modeling. W.J. Mitchell, A Computational View of Design Creativity. S. McLaughlin, Emergent Value in Creative Products: Some Implications for Creative Processes. T. Takala, A Neuropsychologically-Based Approach to Creativity. Part II:Knowledge-Based Models of Creative Design.M.A. Rosenman, J.S. Gero, Creativity in Design Using a Design Prototype Approach. B. Logan, T. Smithers, Creativity and Design as Exploration. R.D. Coyne, S. Newton, F. Sudweeks, A Connectionist View of Creative Design Reasoning. R.F. Woodbury, A Genetic Approach to Creative Design. Part III:Knowledge-Based Creative Design.G. Fischer, Creativity Enhancing Design Environments. E. Edmonds, Knowledge-Based Systems for Creativity. J. Cagan, A.M. Agogino, Inducing Optimally Directed Non-Routine Designs. R.F. Coyne, E. Subrahmanian, Computer Supported Creative Design: A Pragmatic Approach. M.L. Maher, F. Zhao, Dynamic Associations for Creative Engineering Design.

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Book SynopsisTurning grammar upside down, this book proposes a new model of syntax that is better suited for interdisciplinary interactions, and shows how syntax can proceed free of lexical influence. The empirical domain examined is vast, and all the fundamental units and properties of syntax are rethought.Trade Review'To be a good biolinguist, one needs to be a serious anti-lexicalist. Cedric Boeckx proves it by bringing together the highlights of modern syntactic theorizing and biological thinking.' Koji Fujita, Kyoto University'Cedric Boeckx presents a novel re-conceptualization of contemporary linguistic theory aimed at precipitating the Chomskyan vision of a reduction of linguistics to biology. His achievement is to simultaneously reduce the language-specific aspects of mankind's biological endowment for language to an evolutionarily plausible core while saving the data of current linguistics: providing a roadmap for reconstituting within a lexicon-free syntax the descriptive and explanatory results of linguistics over linguistic universals and language typologies. This impressive and compelling volume should foster informed dialog across the disciplines toward the goal of understanding how the human brain manages language.' Alec Marantz, New York UniversityTable of ContentsPreface; Abbreviations and symbols; 1. Biolinguistic concerns; 2. Syntactic order for free: merge α; 3. Trusting in the external systems: descent with modification; 4. Elaborate grammatical structures: how (and where) to deal with variation; 5. Interdisciplinary prospects; Appendix 1. Déjà vu all over again?; Appendix 2. Switching metaphors: from clocks to sandpiles; Appendix 3. More on the loss of syntactic variation; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers an introduction to the bilingual brain. It is a useful resource for researchers and students, bringing together various theories and research approaches in the cognitive neuroscience of bilingualism and a state-of-the-art overview of empirical findings on this topic from various perspectives.Trade Review'Our field was awaiting for a long time such a comprehensive volume that covers the whole topic of the cognitive neuroscience of bilingualism: From neurons to words and to cognitive functions. An outstanding work that should become a must-read for students and researchers.' Jubin Abutalebi, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Italy'Like no other book on bilingualism, this is a complete and up-to-date captivating book on the intricacies of the bilingual brain. An extraordinary resource for students and researchers interested in the interplay between the bilingual cognitive mind and the structural bilingual brain.' Roberto R. Heredia, Texas A&M International University, USA'This book is a must-read for anyone interested in cognitive neuroscience of bilingualism. Readers will acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts necessary to grasp the topic. The chapters outline clear learning objectives, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. The material is presented in an accessible and engaging style that keeps the reader's attention. Despite its scientific rigor, the book is a delight to read, comparable to a well-written novel.' Alina Leminen, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland'Accessible to non-specialists, this book presents a comprehensive review of the key issues in bilingual brain research. The multidisciplinary perspectives and methodologies are well described and explained, along with clear illustrations of new topics covering language and the environment, culture, child-adult learning differences, and many more, all in simple and concise terms.' Ping Li, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, ChinaTable of Contents1. Theories and methods in the cognitive neuroscience of bilingualism: an introduction; 2. Neural representations and language processing in the bilingual brain; 3. Bilingualism, language development, and brain plasticity; 4. Aphasia and the bilingual brain; 5. Cross-linguistic effects of bilingualism; 6. Bilingual lexical and conceptual memory; 7. Cognitive and neurocognitive effects of bilingualism; 8. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis book seeks to re-define the role of fantasy in human life by overturning mainstream psychology's understanding of daydreams as being task-distracted mind wandering by proposing that all waking fantasies function to transform mood states into specific emotional reactions.Table of Contents1. Obsessive Fans and Daydreaming Computers - A New Model of Daydreaming 2. Empirical Studies on Daydreaming 3. The Major Models of Daydreaming 4. Frequent Daydreaming Populations and Systems of Fantasy Immersion 5. The Inner Workings of Fantasy: Daydreams as Natural Advertisements 6. Celebrity Worship and Fantasy Immersion 7. Escapes into Fiction: Violent Sexual Fantasy, Magical Reversal and Human Sexuality 8. The Origins of Daydreaming: Self-Soothing Practices in Early Childhood 9. General Conclusions

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Book SynopsisAs part of the study of emotions and politics, this book explores connections between affect and cognition and their implications for political evaluation, decision and action. Emphasizing theory, methodology and empirical research, Feeling Politics is an important contribution to political science, sociology, psychology and communications.Trade Review"Feeling Politics: Emotion in Political Processing is a timely contribution from a very distinguished group of scholars in the burgeoning field of emotions and politics. The volume reminds us that political reasoning is not simply the outcome of 'cold' calculation concerning one's interests or a simple accumulation of factual information. Rather, the contributors to this volume underscore how emotions can bias citizens' political decision making, harden existing beliefs even in the face of contrary information, heighten attention to political figures and events, worsen information processing and learning, and intensify the impact of political ads. Intellectual synergy is conveyed well by the chapters in this volume, which represent the rich nexus of cross cutting ideas, approaches, and findings characteristic of work on emotions." - Leonie Huddy, Stony Brook UniversityTable of ContentsFeeling Politics: Affect and Emotion in Political Information Processing; D.P.Redlawsk First Steps toward a Dual-Process Accessibility Model of Political Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behavior; M.Lodge & C.Taber The Measure and Mismeasure of Emotion; G.E.Marcus, M.B.MacKuen, J.Wolak & L.Keele Contributions of a Microsociological Perspective on Emotion to the Study of Political Identity and Action; L.Troyer & D.T.Robinson Affect and Politics: Effects on Judgment, Processing, and Information Selection; L.M.Isbell, V.C.Ottati & K.C.Burns Fear and Anger in Candidate Evaluation: Context, Traits, and Negative Candidate Affect; M.R.Steenbergen & C.Ellis Motivated Reasoning, Affect, and the Role of Memory in Voter Decision-Making; D.P.Redlawsk The Three Faces of Negative Campaigning: The Democratic Implications of Attack Ads, Cynical News and Fear Arousing Messages; A.Crigler, M.Just & T.Belt Racial Cues in Campaign News: The Effects of Candidate Issue Distance on Emotional Responses, Political Attentiveness, and Vote Choice; V.L.Hutchings, N.A.Valentino, T.S.Philpot & I.K.White Do Voters Want Candidates They Like or Candidates They Agree With? Affect vs. Cognition in Voter Decision Making; D.P.Redlawsk & R.R.Lau The Emotional Calculus of Foreign Policy Decisions: Getting Emotions Out Of the Closet; N.Geva & J.M.Skorick

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Book SynopsisDiscussing marginality from an analytic perspective and drawing on canonical theories by a diverse set of authors, such as Dilthey, Collingwood, Wittgenstein, Foucault, John McDowell, Susan Carey, Michael Tomasello, and Chris Frith, this book is an important contribution to ongoing debates on marginality among psychiatrists, psychologists, social scientists, and philosophers. Psychology often resorts to overambitious theorizing due to a perceived pressure to justify its scientific credentials. Taking the cases of preverbal children and mentally ill patients, George Tudorie illustrates that applying overarching and unifying explanations to marginal subjects is problematic, arguing instead that those at the margins should be given their proper explanatory autonomy. Tudorie examines recent cognitive theories on early development in children to reveal the difficulties of conceptualising the emergence of human abilities, while also demonstrating how cognitive accounts of psychosis, builTrade ReviewProbing the relationship between philosophy and psychology, Tudorie boldly confronts systemic injustices underlying long-held, paradigmatic approaches to explaining the human mind. The arguments presented equip readers to confront mysteries that conventional psychological concepts often subvert. Through investigating the “philosophy of psychology,” Tudorie examines the language—the conceptual fabric—of norms, deviations, and all that occurs in varying degrees from constructed ideals. Language is revealed as both the means and barricade to acquiring diverse epistemologies for explaining the human mind. Methodically and courageously, Tudorie confronts readers with difficult questions that counter cultural assumptions and create space for nuanced ways of conceiving psychological theory, research, and practice. * Laura Russell, Associate Professor of Communication, Denison University, USA *Writing in clear and accessible prose, George Tudorie delivers a rich philosophical history of psychology. Offering sharp insight into the development of a discipline as much as to questions about what it means to be human, Marginality in Philosophy and Psychology is essential reading for students of psychology, but also for scholars interested in the history of consciousness. * Bruce O’Neill, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Saint Louis University, USA *George Tudorie’s Marginality in Philosophy and Psychology: The Limits of Psychological Explanation is, at first glance, an extraordinarily judicious and subtle critique of the role of philosophical premises in recent psychological and cognitive-scientific research. Tudorie persuasively argues that philosophies presupposing the normal adult mind may not provide a stable conceptual basis for research in developmental psychology and psychopathology. His book also provides a readable and timely history of the sciences of mind. Finally, Tudorie makes an impassioned plea for the importance of methodological precautions and guardrails in the field of psychology and by extension the social sciences in general. Social science, in this case psychology, is perched between natural scientific and humanistic methodologies and remains the problem child (despite and because of the vast scale of its institutionalization). This fundamental insight does not lead Tudorie to an anti-psychological or anti-scientific position. He instead calls for heightened epistemic responsibility based on the clear-eyed recognition that the social sciences are here to stay, and that they are a source of truth-claims we can no longer do without. This essentially practical quality of social scientific knowledge makes it imperative to deal openly with inherited epistemological deficits, which translate into vast real-world human costs. * Kirk Wetters, Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures, Yale University, USA *In this exciting new book, George Tudorie offers a devastating critique of certain philosophical commitments that remain central to mainstream psychology, with a particular emphasis on the explanatory relation between marginal and paradigmatic cases. Practitioners from across a number of psychological schools would greatly benefit from paying attention to its wealth of insights. Marginality in Philosophy and Psychology: The Limits of Psychological Explanation is a must-read for anybody interested in what psychological explanations can and cannot do. * Constantine Sandis, Professor of Philosophy, University of Hertfordshire, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Against Cognitivism 2. Manifest Destiny in Psychology 3. Enter the Skeptics 4. Wittgenstein and the Limits of the Exotic 5. Imperial Borderlines; McDowell’s Reasons 6. Early Childhood as Margin 7. Psychosis as Margin Conclusion Bibliography Notes Index

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Book SynopsisAs part of the study of emotions and politics, this book explores connections between affect and cognition and their implications for political evaluation, decision and action. Emphasizing theory, methodology and empirical research, Feeling Politics is an important contribution to political science, sociology, psychology and communications.Trade Review"Feeling Politics: Emotion in Political Processing is a timely contribution from a very distinguished group of scholars in the burgeoning field of emotions and politics. The volume reminds us that political reasoning is not simply the outcome of 'cold' calculation concerning one's interests or a simple accumulation of factual information. Rather, the contributors to this volume underscore how emotions can bias citizens' political decision making, harden existing beliefs even in the face of contrary information, heighten attention to political figures and events, worsen information processing and learning, and intensify the impact of political ads. Intellectual synergy is conveyed well by the chapters in this volume, which represent the rich nexus of cross cutting ideas, approaches, and findings characteristic of work on emotions." - Leonie Huddy, Stony Brook UniversityTable of ContentsFeeling Politics: Affect and Emotion in Political Information Processing; D.P.Redlawsk First Steps toward a Dual-Process Accessibility Model of Political Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behavior; M.Lodge & C.Taber The Measure and Mismeasure of Emotion; G.E.Marcus, M.B.MacKuen, J.Wolak & L.Keele Contributions of a Microsociological Perspective on Emotion to the Study of Political Identity and Action; L.Troyer & D.T.Robinson Affect and Politics: Effects on Judgment, Processing, and Information Selection; L.M.Isbell, V.C.Ottati & K.C.Burns Fear and Anger in Candidate Evaluation: Context, Traits, and Negative Candidate Affect; M.R.Steenbergen & C.Ellis Motivated Reasoning, Affect, and the Role of Memory in Voter Decision-Making; D.P.Redlawsk The Three Faces of Negative Campaigning: The Democratic Implications of Attack Ads, Cynical News and Fear Arousing Messages; A.Crigler, M.Just & T.Belt Racial Cues in Campaign News: The Effects of Candidate Issue Distance on Emotional Responses, Political Attentiveness, and Vote Choice; V.L.Hutchings, N.A.Valentino, T.S.Philpot & I.K.White Do Voters Want Candidates They Like or Candidates They Agree With? Affect vs. Cognition in Voter Decision Making; D.P.Redlawsk & R.R.Lau The Emotional Calculus of Foreign Policy Decisions: Getting Emotions Out Of the Closet; N.Geva & J.M.Skorick

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Book Synopsis 2020 NAGC Book of the Year Award Winner —?Finalist in the 2020 PROSE AwardsThis volume explores how early potential develops into high performance in five domains: sport (specifically golf and team sports), the professions (medicine, software engineering, and professional teams), academics (mathematics and psychology), the performing arts (dance and acting), and the producing arts (culinary arts and drawing/painting). The chapters address many questions: What does “raw” potential in a specific domain looks like? How can those abilities be nurtured and grown, and what psychosocial skills are necessary for this development? The Psychology of High Performance examines similarities and differences within and between domains and includes several personal interviews with “gatekeepers”—experts in a field whose professional judgment determines whether individuals’ developed abilities are good investmentTrade Review2020 NAGC Book of the Year Award WinnerFinalist in the 2020 PROSE Awards “This book is wonderfully interdisciplinary.” —ChoiceThis book is wonderfully interdisciplinary. * Choice *Table of ContentsContributors Acknowledgments IntroductionRena F. Subotnik, Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, and Frank C. Worrell Chapter 1: High Performance: The Central Psychological Mechanism for Talent DevelopmentRena F. Subotnik, Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, and Frank C. WorrellPart I: SportSteven T. Portenga Chapter 2: High-Performance Talent Development in GolfSteven T. Portenga Gatekeeper Interview: Jay Hogue, Assistant Gymnastics Coach, University of DenverSteven T. Portenga Chapter 3: Talent Identification and Development in Game SportsJob Fransen and Arne Güllich Chapter 4: Reflections on Talent Development in SportSteven T. PortengaPart II: The ProfessionsEduardo Salas and Steven E. Knotek Chapter 5: Talent Development in Medicine and Software EngineeringMelissa A. McWilliams, Emily Z. Holding, and Steven E. Knotek Gatekeeper Interview: Michael Reed, Software Engineer and Site Lead, Google Chapel HillSteven E. Knotek Chapter 6: What Makes a Team of Experts an Expert Team?Denise L. Reyes and Eduardo Salas Chapter 7: Reflections on Talent Development in the ProfessionsSteven E. Knotek and Eduardo SalasPart III: AcademiaPaula Olszewski-Kubilius, Rena F. Subotnik, Frank C. Worrell, and Megan Foley-Nicpon Chapter 8: Developing Mathematical Talent in School Children: Who, What, and How?Roza Leikin Gatekeeper Interview: Avi Berman, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, the TechnionIsrael Institute of TechnologyRoza Leikin Chapter 9: Talent Development in the Domain of Academic PsychologyDean Keith Simonton Gatekeeper Interview: Robert J. Sternberg, Professor of Human Development, Cornell UniversityDean Keith Simonton Chapter 10: Reflections on Talent Development in AcademicsPaula Olszewski-Kubilius, Frank C. Worrell, Rena F. Subotnik, and Megan Foley-NicponIV. Performing ArtsAaron Kozbelt Chapter 11: The Development of Acting Talent: Possibilities and ApproachesTony Noice and Helga Noice Gatekeeper Interview: David Black, Producer, Director, Actor, TeacherAaron Kozbelt Chapter 12: Talent Development in Dance: Perspectives from Gatekeepers in Hong Kong and FinlandJoey Chua Gatekeeper Interview: Stephen Pier, Professor of Dance and Division Director, The Hartt School, University of HartfordAaron Kozbelt Chapter 13: Reflections on Talent Development in Performing Arts: Concluding CommentsAaron KozbeltPart V: Producing ArtsLinda Jarvin Chapter 14: Talent and Ability in Drawing and Visual ArtsAaron Kozbelt and Andrea Kantrowitz Gatekeeper Interview: Talent and Ability in Drawing: An Account From the FieldLinda Jarvin Chapter 15: Culinary Arts: Talent and Their DevelopmentLaurent Aron, Marion Botella, and Todd Lubart Chapter 16: Reflections on Talent Development in Arts ProductionLinda JarvinPart VI: Conclusion Chapter 17: The Psychology of High Performance: Overarching ThemesFrank C. Worrell, Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, and Rena F. Subotnik Index About the Editors

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents cutting-edge theory and research on emotions as constructed events rather than fixed, essential entities. It provides a thorough introduction to the assumptions, hypotheses, and scientific methods that embody psychological constructionist approaches. Leading scholars examine the neurobiological, cognitive/perceptual, and social processes that give rise to the experiences Western cultures call sadness, anger, fear, and so on. The book explores such compelling questions as how the brain creates emotional experiences, whether the ingredients of emotions also give rise to other mental states, and how to define what is or is not an emotion. Introductory and concluding chapters by the editors identify key themes and controversies and compare psychological construction to other theories of emotion.Trade Review"Barrett and Russell have assembled a star-studded cast of scholars. In contrast to faculty psychology accounts, which enumerate distinct psychological modules, psychological construction accounts are concerned with specifying how emotions are constituted from more basic mental processes. This volume’s well-coordinated chapters treat the reader to a fresh set of perspectives. Eschewing the search for 'essences,' the authors outline ambitious and exciting programs of process-oriented research. A 'must read' for anyone interested in emotion."--James J. Gross, PhD, Department of Psychology, Stanford University "Research on emotion has long been dominated by the search for innate modules that unleash feelings. The Psychological Construction of Emotion presents an exciting and compelling alternative."--Joseph E. LeDoux, PhD, Center for Neural Science and Department of Psychology, New York University “The science of psychology strikes back (against modularity of mind and biological reductionism). Read The Psychological Construction of Emotion and be dazzled: it reveals the neuroscience of emotion as deep phrenology; basic emotion theory as not basic enough (and certainly not hard-wired); faculty psychology as folk psychology. Read the book and be impressed by the philosophical puzzles of the mind-body problem and the problem of the one and the many when it comes to defining and understanding that mysterious thing called ‘the emotions.’”--Richard A. Shweder, PhD, Harold Higgins Swift Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Comparative Human Development, University of Chicago "This much-needed book nicely summarizes a new wave of neuroscientific and psychological constructionist accounts of emotion that oppose still very popular and easier-to-grasp essentialist views. Instead of conceiving emotions as hard-wired natural entities that rely on specific modules or networks in the brain selected by biological evolution, constructionist approaches take a more modern dynamical system approach. At a time when simplified one-to-one mappings between high-level psychological phenomena and their underlying biological bases still dominate public discussion, this rich and inspiring book is necessary, refreshing reading."--Tania Singer, PhD, Department of Social Neuroscience, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany -The publication of this volume is sure to be regarded as a watershed event in the (post)modern study of emotions. Essential. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals.--Choice Reviews, 12/01/2015Table of Contents1. An Introduction to Psychological Construction, Lisa Feldman Barrett and James A. RussellI. Foundations2. Mental Mechanisms and Psychological Construction, Mitchell Herschbach & William Bechtel3. Ten Common Misconceptions about Psychological Construction Theories of Emotion, Lisa Feldman BarrettII. Psychological Construction Theories4. The Conceptual Act Theory: A Roadmap, Lisa Feldman Barrett, Christine D. Wilson-Mendenhall, & Lawrence W. Barsalou5. The Neuroscience of Construction: What Neuroimaging Approaches Can Tell Us about How the Brain Creates the Mind, Suzanne Oosterwijk, Alexandra Touroutoglou, & Kristen A. Lindquist6. Emotions as Semantic Pointers: Constructive Neural Mechanisms, Paul Thagard & Tobias Schröder7. Affect Dynamics: Iterative Reprocessing in the Production of Emotional Responses, William A. Cunningham, Kristen Dunfield, & Paul Stillman8. My Psychological Construction Perspective, with a Focus on Conscious Affective Experience, James A. Russell9. Emotions as Emergent Variables, James A. Coan & Marlen Z. GonzalezIII. Core Affect10. Brain Mechanisms of Pleasure: The Core Affect Component of Emotion, Morton L. Kringelbach & Kent C. Berridge11. Mesolimbic Dopamine and Emotion: A Complex Contribution to a Complex Phenomenon, John D. Salamone, Mercè Correa, Patrick A. Randall, & Eric J. Nunes12. An Approach to Mapping the Neurophysiological State of the Body to Affective Experience, Ian R. Kleckner and Karen S. QuigleyIV. Commentary and Consilience13. Can an Appraisal Model Be Compatible with Psychological Constructionism?, Andrew Ortony & Gerald Clore14. Basic Emotions, Psychological Construction, and the Problem of Variability, Andrea Scarantino15. A Sociodynamic Perspective on the Construction of Emotion, Michael Boiger & Batja Mesquita16. Evolutionary Constraints and Cognitive Mechanisms in the Construction of an Emotion: Insights from Human and Nonhuman Primates, Jennifer M. B. FugateV. Integration and Reflection17. The Greater Constructionist Project for Emotion, James A. Russell18. Construction as an Integrative Framework for the Science of the Emotion, Lisa Feldman BarrettAfterword: Emotional Construction in the Brain, Joseph LeDouxIndex

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Book SynopsisWeaving together state-of-the-art research, theory, and clinical insights, this book provides a new understanding of the unconscious and its centrality in human functioning. The authors review heuristics, implicit memory, implicit learning, attribution theory, implicit motivation, automaticity, affective versus cognitive salience, embodied cognition, and clinical theories of unconscious functioning. They integrate this work with cognitive neuroscience views of the mind to create an empirically supported model of the unconscious. Arguing that widely used psychotherapies--including both psychodynamic and cognitive approaches--have not kept pace with current science, the book identifies promising directions for clinical practice.Winner--American Board and Academy of Psychoanalysis Book Prize (Theory)Trade Review“A 'must read' for anyone who wants to know how our minds and brains really work when we’re not looking. No one other than Weinberger could have pulled together this important work--no one else has spent the last 35 years working with unconscious processes both in the laboratory and the clinic, without overvaluing or devaluing either setting. Weinberger and Stoycheva synthesize the best scientific and clinical thinking about the range of unconscious processes that control our thoughts, feelings, motivation, and behavior. The authors glide effortlessly from philosophical thought on the nature of consciousness, to complex experiments in cognitive neuroscience, to provocative ideas from contemporary psychoanalysis."--Drew Westen, PhD, Department of Psychology and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University "What an accomplishment! Just as the scientific community approaches consensus about the ubiquity and power of unconscious processes, Weinberger and Stoycheva provide a brilliant, generous, guided tour of that landscape. The authors explore and integrate knowledge about implicit mental processes that has emerged from different intellectual traditions. This readable book belongs not only in undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology and psychiatry, but also in the curricula of all postgraduate clinical training programs."--Nancy McWilliams, PhD, ABPP, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey "This impressive, authoritative book beautifully integrates the profound insights of Freudian psychology with cutting-edge research. If you have wondered about the powers and pitfalls of the human mind that lie outside of conscious, deliberate thinking, or if you are merely curious about the deep processes that produce the remarkable capacity of human thinking, this book is the place to start. It offers a thorough overview of scholarly work on the unconscious, but it goes beyond that to offer a new synthesis. This is a terrific resource for researchers, practitioners, students, and anyone else interested in the mysterious depths of the human mind."--Roy F. Baumeister, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia "Weinberger is one of the world's leading experts on the unconscious mind. He has teamed with Stoycheva to produce a contemporary review that manages to be both sweeping in its scope and illuminating in its depth. Especially valuable is their integration of psychodynamic theory and other clinical models of unconscious thought and motivation with modern cognitive psychology research on implicit memory and implicit learning. This makes the book an ideal text for cognitive science courses on conscious and unconscious human information processing, providing a more complete and historical treatment than do most contemporary texts. Advanced clinical psychology courses, as well, would profit from the coverage of therapeutic approaches and the authors' appreciation that much can be learned about the human mind and human nature from the therapy setting, in addition to rigorous laboratory research. Because the authors worked hard to describe and cover the most recent research and theoretical developments, the coverage is fresh and up to date, ensuring this book will be a trusted and useful text and resource for decades to come."--John A. Bargh, PhD, James Rowland Angell Professor of Psychology, Yale University "Weinberger and Stoycheva offer a remarkably thorough and scholarly review of the evidence on unconscious processes. Courses in academic research on affect and cognition are now a required element for PhD programs in clinical psychology, but many such courses are only peripherally relevant to clinical work. This book masterfully integrates the academic and the clinical in a way that suits the needs of both beginning graduate students and sophisticated clinicians and researchers. It is a major achievement--I learned a great deal from reading it."--Paul L. Wachtel, PhD, Distinguished Professor, Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, City College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York-Table of Contents1. Introduction I. Early History of the Unconscious 2. Philosophical Precursors 3. Dynamic Psychiatry and Early Academic Psychology 4. Psychoanalysis II. Empirical Approaches to the Unconscious 5. The Beginnings of Experimental Work on Unconscious Processes 6. Unconscious Processes Move from Outcast to Mainstream 7. Empirical Tests of Unconscious Phenomena: The Effects of Subliminal Exposure 8. Attention Models Bring the Unconscious to the Mainstream 9. Unconscious Processes: From Mainstream to Central Tenet III. The Unconscious Rediscovered 10. The Normative Unconscious 11. Implicit Memory 12. Implicit Learning 13. Implicit Motivation 14. Automaticity 15. Attribution Theory 16. Affective Primacy 17. From Metaphor to Embodied Cognition IV. Computational Neuroscience and the Unconscious 18. Computational Models of the Mind 19. Massive Modularity 20. Parallel Distributed Processing 21. From Exaptation to Neural Reuse 22. A Model of the Unconscious: Theory and Implications for Psychotherapy Glossary References Index

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