Dynamic Thinking: A Primer on Dynamic Field Theory (Oxford Series in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience)

Dynamic Field Theory (DFT) is a theoretical framework of embodied cognition that is grounded in neurophysiology. Dynamic Fields formalize how neural populations represent the continuous dimensions that characterize perceptual features, movements, and cognitive decisions. Moreover, DFT captures how neural populations evolve through time and are coupled to sensory and motor systems to generate behavior. This book provides systematic tutorials, hands-on exercises, and exemplary case studies to introduce the reader to the concepts of DFT.

Gregor Schöner is a Professor and Chair of Theory of Cognitive Systems as well as the Director at the Institut für Neuroinformatik, Ruhr-Universität Bochum.

John P. Spencer is a Professor of Psychology at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, UK.