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  • Evolution, Brain, and Behavior

    Persistent Problems

    Edited by R. B. Masterton, W. Hodos, H. J. Jerison ...
    In this second volume on the evolution of the nervous system and behavior, the discussion turns from conclusions to method, from a desciption of what happened in history to the means of deciidng what happened. First published in 1976. ... Read more

    $77.99 USD

  • Evolution of Brain and Behavior in Vertebrates

    Edited by R.B. Masterton, M.E. Bitterman, C.B.G. Campbell, Nicholas Hotton ...
    Series series Psychology Library Editions: Comparative Psychology
    Originally published in 1976, the object of this volume was to present a relatively up-to-date overview of what was known, what was suspected, and what remained to be discovered concerning the general question of the evolution of the vertebrate brain and behaviour, and to present a list of references for those who wanted to delve deeper into one or another aspect of the problem. Accordingly, it ... Read more

    $51.99 USD

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  • On The Origin Of The Human Mind: Three Theories: Uniqueness Of The Human Mind, Evolution Of The Human Mind, And The Neurological Basis Of Conscious Experience (Mobi Science)

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    Some of the most time-honored questions in philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience center on the uniqueness of the human mind. How do we think? What makes us so different from all the other animals on planet Earth? What was the process that created the human mind? Is this process unique or can it be repeated on other planets? The book "On the Origin of the Human Mind" attempts to provide an ... Read more

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  • Comparative Cognition

    by Mary C. Olmstead, Valerie A. Kuhlmeier ...
    Integrating developments from psychology, ethology and neuroscience, this is an undergraduate introduction to cognitive processes across species. The authors merge classic studies and contemporary research to give students a full picture of the evolving field of comparative cognition. Engaging students in the discipline from its roots in animal learning and evolutionary biology through to current ... Read more

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  • The Symbolic Species: The Co-evolution of Language and the Brain

    The Co-evolution of Language and the Brain

    by Terrence W. Deacon ...
    "A work of enormous breadth, likely to pleasantly surprise both general readers and experts."—New York Times Book ReviewThis revolutionary book provides fresh answers to long-standing questions of human origins and consciousness. Drawing on his breakthrough research in comparative neuroscience, Terrence Deacon offers a wealth of insights into the significance of symbolic thinking: from the co ... Read more

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  • I of the Vortex

    From Neurons to Self

    by Rodolfo R. Llinas ...
    A highly original theory of how the mind-brain works, based on the author's study of single neuronal cells.In I of the Vortex, Rodolfo Llinas, a founding father of modern brain science, presents an original view of the evolution and nature of mind. According to Llinas, the "mindness state" evolved to allow predictive interactions between mobile creatures and their environment. He illustrates the ... Read more

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  • The Four Realms of Existence

    A New Theory of Being Human

    by Joseph E. LeDoux ...
    One of the world’s leading experts on mind and brain takes us on an expedition that reveals a new view of what makes us who we are.Humans have long thought of their bodies and minds as separate spheres of existence. The body is physical—the source of aches and pains. But the mind is mental; it perceives, remembers, believes, feels, and imagines. Although modern science has largely eliminated this ... Read more

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  • Big Brain

    The Origins and Future of Human Intelligence

    by Gary Lynch, Richard Granger ...
    Series series MacSci
    Our big brains, our language ability, and our intelligence make us uniquely human.But barely 10,000 years ago (a mere blip in evolutionary time) human-like creatures called "Boskops" flourished in South Africa. They possessed extraordinary features: forebrains roughly 50% larger than ours, and estimated IQs to match--far surpassing our own. Many of these huge fossil skulls have been discovered ... Read more

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  • The Human Advantage

    A New Understanding of How Our Brain Became Remarkable

    by Suzana Herculano-Houzel ...
    Why our human brains are awesome, and how we left our cousins, the great apes, behind: a tale of neurons and calories, and cooking.Humans are awesome. Our brains are gigantic, seven times larger than they should be for the size of our bodies. The human brain uses 25% of all the energy the body requires each day. And it became enormous in a very short amount of time in evolution, allowing us to ... Read more

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  • Handbook of Color Psychology

    Edited by Andrew J. Elliot, Mark D. Fairchild, Anna Franklin ...
    Series series Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology
    We perceive color everywhere and on everything that we encounter in daily life. Color science has progressed to the point where a great deal is known about the mechanics, evolution, and development of color vision, but less is known about the relation between color vision and psychology. However, color psychology is now a burgeoning, exciting area and this Handbook provides comprehensive coverage ... Read more

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  • Evolutionary Psychology as Maladapted Psychology

    by Robert C. Richardson ...
    Series series Life and Mind: Philosophical Issues in Biology and Psychology
    A philosopher subjects the claims of evolutionary psychology to the evidential and methodological requirements of evolutionary biology, concluding that evolutionary psychology's explanations amount to speculation disguised as results.Human beings, like other organisms, are the products of evolution. Like other organisms, we exhibit traits that are the product of natural selection. Our ... Read more

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