Mindreaders the cognitive basis of "theory of mind"

Theory of mind, or ""mindreading"" as it is termed in this book, is the ability to think about beliefs, desires, knowledge and intentions. It has been studied extensively by developmental and comparative psychologists and more recently by neuroscientists and cognitive psychologis...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Apperly, Ian., author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hove ; New York, N.Y. : Psychology Press 2011.
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Sumario:Theory of mind, or ""mindreading"" as it is termed in this book, is the ability to think about beliefs, desires, knowledge and intentions. It has been studied extensively by developmental and comparative psychologists and more recently by neuroscientists and cognitive psychologists. This book is the first to draw together these diverse findings in an account of the cognitive basis of ""theory of mind"", and establishes the systematic study of these abilities in adults as a new field of enquiry.Apperly focuses on perceptions, knowledge and beliefs as paradigm cases of mindreading, and
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (232 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781136846700
9781136846717
9781283041560
9786613041562
9780203833926