Reasoning: The Neuroscience of How We Think

By Daniel Krawczyk

Reasoning: The Neuroscience of How We Think is a comprehensive guide to the core topics related to a thorough understanding of reasoning. It presents the current knowledge of the subject in a unified, complete manner, ranging from animal studies, to applied situations, and is the only book available that presents a sustained focus on the neurobiological processes behind reasoning throughout all chapters, while also synthesizing research from animal behavior, cognitive psychology, development, and philosophy for a truly multidisciplinary approach. The book considers historical perspectives, state-of-the-art research methods, and future directions in emerging technology and cognitive enhancement. Written by an expert in the field, this book provides a coherent and structured narrative appropriate for students in need of an introduction to the topic of reasoning as well as researchers seeking well-rounded foundational content. It is essential reading for neuroscientists, cognitive scientists, neuropsychologists and others interested in the neural mechanisms behind thinking, reasoning and higher cognition.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0128092858
• ISBN13: 9780128092859
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 10.8"