Mental images in human cognition
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Mental images in human cognition
（Advances in psychology, 80）
North-Holland, 1991
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"This book arose from the Third European Workshop on Imagery and Cognition held at the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom in August, 1990"--Pref
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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Description
This book represents the research efforts of individuals whose scientific expertise lies in reflection on what Sartre described as reflective acts. Theory in the cognitive psychology of mental imagery, endeavors not only being able to describe the contents and nature of mental imagery, but also being able to understand the underlying functional cognition. Psychologists need not solely rely on the techniques of introspection, and the last two decades have seen highly creative developments in techniques for eliciting behavioural data to be complemented by introspective reports.
This level of sophistication has provided singular insights into the relationship between imagery and other consequential and universal aspects of human cognition: perception, memory, verbal processes and problem solving. The recognition that imagery, despite its ubiquitous nature, differs between individuals both in prevalence and in kind, and the dramatic rise in cognitive science has provided the additional potential for integrating our understanding of cognitive function with our understanding of neuroanatomy and of computer science. All of these relationships, developments and issues are dealt with in detail in this book, by some of the most distinguished authors in imagery research, working at present in both Europe and the USA.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Imagery and Perception Part 2: Imagery and Working Memory Part 3: Imagery and Verbal Processes Part 4: Imagery and Memory Part 5: Imagery, Reasoning and Problem Solving Part 6: Individual Differences in Imagery Part 7: Imagery, Neuropsychology and Cognitive Science
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