• Tuotekuvaus

  This comprehensive book takes readers on a journey from the fundamental principles of scientific explanation to the deepest questions about human consciousness and free will. It sets out a novel and distinctive approach to appreciating what psychological science can tell us about human nature. Beginning with the basics of scientific methodology, it addresses crucial questions often overlooked in psychology curricula, such as what constitutes a scientific explanation, and how do we distinguish between laws, theories, and models? In doing so, it establishes a rigorous foundation for understanding how science works and how it can be applied to the study of mind. The book then delves into the specific methods psychologists use to investigate mental processes; from reaction time studies that reveal the speed of thought to computer models that simulate human cognition, it explores how researchers have developed ingenious ways to make the invisible workings of the mind apparent and measurable. Finally, it also considers comparative work, examining what evolutionary theory and animal studies can reveal about human uniqueness. Both cognitive abilities and sociality are examined and the question of whether we are truly altruistic is addressed. The book concludes with a defence of the view that humans are special in being characterised as mindful agents that adaptively exercise free will. With coverage of a broad range of topics including computer modelling, human thinking and reasoning, pro-sociality, and AI, this book fills a critical gap by combining rigorous methodology with discussion of profound questions about what makes us human. It is essential reading for advanced students and researchers in cognitive science, psychology, and philosophy.

• Tuotetiedot

  • Kustantaja / Valmistaja Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • ISBN 9781041364368
  • Tuotekoodi 9781041364368
  • Alanimike What Psychological Science Tells Us About Being Human
  • Kirjoittajat Philip Quinlan
  • Kieli Englanti
  • Thema-luokitus Behaviorismi, käyttäytymisteoria; Psykologinen metodologia; Lapsi-, kehitys- ja elämänkaaripsykologia; Sosiaalipsykologia ja ryhmäpsykologia; Kognitio ja kognitiivinen psykologia; Neurotieteet; Etologia ja eläinten käyttäytyminen; Mielenfilosofia; Tekoäly
  • Ilmestymispäivä 20.01.2027
  • Vuosi 2027
  • Tuoteryhmä Ulk filosofia, psykologia
  • Tuotepääryhmä Ulkomaiset tietokirjat
  • Tuotelinja Kirjat
  • Sivumäärä 212
  • Pituus (mm) 246
  • Leveys (mm) 174
  • Tuotemuoto Kovakantinen
  • Tuoteturvallisuusyhteystiedot Taylor & Francis Verlag GmbH, GPSR@taylorandfrancis.com, Kaufingerstraße 24, 80331 München, Germany, 80331, München
  • ALV 13,5%

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