Sensorimotor Foundations of Higher Cognition

Sensorimotor Foundations of Higher Cognition
Author: Patrick Haggard
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 683
Release: 2008
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0199231443

The first section deals with the common neural processes for primary and 'cognitive' processes. It examines the key neural systems and computational architectures at the interface between cognition, sensation and action.

The Vestibular System in Cognitive and Memory Processes in Mammals

The Vestibular System in Cognitive and Memory Processes in Mammals
Author: Stéphane Besnard
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2016-02-12
Genre: Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
ISBN: 2889197441

Since the beginning of life, all plant and animal kingdoms have been developed or modified based on gravity along with atmospheric composition and solar radiation existing on Earth. Gravity is mainly encoded by the otolithic sensors of the vestibular system but its role has been largely underestimated in favor of the vestibular semicircular canals and reduced to oculomotor and postural coordination. Over the last decade, it has been demonstrated that sensory information provided by the vestibular system is crucial in spatial-memory processes in rats and humans. More recently a role in attention processes has been raised. This topic aims to report and demonstrate the role and integration of vestibular information in cognitive processes in rodent models and human at the behavioral, imaging and electrophysiological levels.

Bodies and Other Objects

Bodies and Other Objects
Author: Rob Ellis
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2018-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1107060281

Describes a unified framework for embodied cognition that reconciles sensorimotor and representational accounts of cognition, connecting currently disparate traditions.

Shared Representations

Shared Representations
Author: Sukhvinder S. Obhi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 699
Release: 2016-11-17
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1107050200

A collection of cutting-edge contributions on the idea of shared representations - information sharing between the brains of those involved.

The Neural Basis of Mentalizing

The Neural Basis of Mentalizing
Author: Michael Gilead
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 685
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 3030518906

Humans have a unique ability to understand the beliefs, emotions, and intentions of others—a capacity often referred to as mentalizing. Much research in psychology and neuroscience has focused on delineating the mechanisms of mentalizing, and examining the role of mentalizing processes in other domains of cognitive and affective functioning. The purpose of the book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current research on the mechanisms of mentalizing at the neural, algorithmic, and computational levels of analysis. The book includes contributions from prominent researchers in the field of social-cognitive and affective neuroscience, as well as from related disciplines (e.g., cognitive, social, developmental and clinical psychology, psychiatry, philosophy, primatology). The contributors review their latest research in order to compile an authoritative source of knowledge on the psychological and brain bases of the unique human capacity to think about the mental states of others. The intended audience is researchers and students in the fields of social-cognitive and affective neuroscience and related disciplines such as neuroeconomics, cognitive neuroscience, developmental neuroscience, social cognition, social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, and affective science. Secondary audiences include researchers in decision science (economics, judgment and decision-making), philosophy of mind, and psychiatry.

New Perspectives on Early Social-Cognitive Development

New Perspectives on Early Social-Cognitive Development
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2020-08-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128205172

New Perspectives on Early Social-Cognitive Development, Volume 258 in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Dynamics of Coordinated Attention, Investigating the Role of Neural Body Maps in Early Social-Cognitive Development: New Insights from Infant MEG and EEG, Motion tracking in developmental research: Methodological considerations and social-cognitive developmental applications, Early maturation of the social brain: How brain development provides a platform for the acquisition of social-cognitive competence, Getting a grip on early intention understanding: The role of motor, cognitive, and social factors, and much more. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in the Progress in Brain Research series - Includes the latest information on New Perspectives on Early Social-cognitive Development

The Cambridge Handbook of Animal Cognition

The Cambridge Handbook of Animal Cognition
Author: Allison B. Kaufman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 1032
Release: 2021-07-22
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 110856125X

This handbook lays out the science behind how animals think, remember, create, calculate, and remember. It provides concise overviews on major areas of study such as animal communication and language, memory and recall, social cognition, social learning and teaching, numerical and quantitative abilities, as well as innovation and problem solving. The chapters also explore more nuanced topics in greater detail, showing how the research was conducted and how it can be used for further study. The authors range from academics working in renowned university departments to those from research institutions and practitioners in zoos. The volume encompasses a wide variety of species, ensuring the breadth of the field is explored.

Advances in Experimental Social Psychology

Advances in Experimental Social Psychology
Author: Mark P. Zanna
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2009-03-12
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0080922643

Advances in Experimental Social Psychology continues to be one of the most sought after and most often cited series in this field. Containing contributions of major empirical and theoretical interest, this series represents the best and the brightest in new research, theory, and practice in social psychology. This serial is part of the Social Sciences package on ScienceDirect. Visit info.sciencedirect.com for more information. Advances Experimental Social Psychology is available online on ScienceDirect — full-text online of volume 32 onward. Elsevier book series on ScienceDirect gives multiple users throughout an institution simultaneous online access to an important complement to primary research. Digital delivery ensures users reliable, 24-hour access to the latest peer-reviewed content. The Elsevier book series are compiled and written by the most highly regarded authors in their fields and are selected from across the globe using Elsevier's extensive researcher network. For more information about the Elsevier Book Series on ScienceDirect Program, please visit:info.sciencedirect.com/bookseries/

Diversity in Harmony

Diversity in Harmony
Author: IUPsyS
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2018-08-10
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1119362091

Highlights from one of the most successful international psychology conferences since the beginning of this century Diversity in Harmony distills the Proceedings of the 31st International Congress of Psychology into selected readings that highlight the Congress’s theme. The text includes research that offers recent insights gained from multidisciplinary perspectives and methodologies. The volume also contains chapters that put psychology at the center of our understanding and ability to address the many problems facing groups and individuals in modern society. As the contributors clearly show, the social problems often require multidisciplinary approaches. With contributions from experts from around the globe, the book explores a wealth of topics that examine new synergies such as artificial empathy, prosocial primates and understanding about others’ actions in chimpanzees and humans. The volume also contains readings on psychology confronting societal challenges with topics including: Culturally relevant personality assessment; Emotion-related self-regulation and Children's social, psychological and academic functioning. This vital resource: Presents readings from presentations that were highlighted at the 31st International Congress of Psychology Includes contributions from an international panel of renowned experts Offers information that compares the minds of primates and contemporary humans, and examines human cognitive capability Contains 24 chapters that explore a wide range of topics presented at the Congress Written for professionals and students in the field, Diversity in Harmony is filled with contributions from noted experts and offers a reflection of the state of psychology in the second decade of the 21st century.