A Dynamic Systems Approach to the Development of Cognition and Action (Mit Press/Bradford Book Series in Cognitive Psychology)

Thelen, Esther; Smith, Linda B.

ISBN 10: 0262200953 / ISBN 13: 9780262200950

Published by Mit Pr (edition ), 1994

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With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Dynamic Systems Approach to the Development of Cognition and Action (Mit Press/Bradford Book Series in Cognitive Psychology)
• Publisher: Mit Pr (edition )
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0262200953
• ISBN 13: 9780262200950
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

Beginning with their own research in motor, perceptual, and cognitive development, the authors (both, psychology and cognitive development, Indiana U.) raise fundamental questions about prevailing assumptions in the field. They propose a new theory of the development of cognition and action, unifying recent advances in dynamic systems theory with current research in neuroscience and neural development. In particular, they show how by processes of exploration and selection, multimodal experiences form the bases for self-organizing perception-action categories. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

About the Author

Linda B. Smith is a Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science at Indiana University.