Introduction to Cognitive Science

Author: Wu Xiubo
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: Cognitive science is known as the forefront of the intellectual revolution in the 21st century. Its establishment marks a new stage in the study of human-specific psychological activities, the relationship between brain and mind, and artificial intelligence, based on modern science. This book comprehensively and systematically introduces the main contents, basic concepts, fundamental principles, and practical applications of cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, cognitive linguistics, cognitive computer simulation, and other core components of cognitive science. It elaborates on the multifaceted research patterns and achievements of various cognitive processes, combining rich experimental data with theoretical analysis to promote comparisons between theories and interdisciplinary exchanges. This enables a broad readership to gain a comprehensive and systematic understanding of cognitive science. The book is suitable for researchers in fields such as psychology, education, computer science, philosophy, and linguistics, as well as for teachers and students in related disciplines. It can also serve as a popular science reading material for non-professional readers to explore cognitive science.