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. Ed(S): Gruszka, Aleksandra; Matthews, Professor Gerald; Szymura, Blazej - Handbook of Individual Differences in Cognition - 9781461432173 - V9781461432173
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Handbook of Individual Differences in Cognition

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Description for Handbook of Individual Differences in Cognition Paperback. Presenting a unique approach to the subject of cognition, this volume reaches beyond the standard view of exceptional cognition equaling superior intelligence. It examines the latest findings from psychobiology, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience. Editor(s): Gruszka, Aleksandra; Matthews, Professor Gerald; Szymura, Blazej. Series: The Springer Series on Human Exceptionality. Num Pages: 518 pages, 32 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JMR; JMS; JNC; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 979.

As cognitive models of behavior continue to evolve, the mechanics of cognitive exceptionality, with its range of individual variations in abilities and performance, remains a challenge to psychology. Reaching beyond the standard view of exceptional cognition equaling superior intelligence, the Handbook of Individual Differences in Cognition examines the latest findings from psychobiology, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience, for a comprehensive state-of-the-art volume.

Breaking down cognition in terms of attentional mechanisms, working memory, and higher-order processing, contributors discuss general models of cognition and personality. Chapter authors build on this foundation as they revisit current theory in such areas as processing effort and general ... Read more

Coverage highlights include:

  • The relationship between cognition and temperamental traits.
  • The development of autobiographical memory.
  • Anxiety and attentional control.
  • The neurophysiology of gender differences in cognitive ability.
  • Intelligence and cognitive control.
  • Individual differences in dual task coordination.
  • The effects of subclinical depression on attention, memory, and reasoning.
  • Mood as a shaper of information.

Researchers, clinicians, and graduate students in psychology and cognitive sciences, including clinical psychology and neuropsychology, personality and social psychology, neuroscience, and education, will find the Handbook of Individual Differences in Cognition an expert guide to the field as it currently stands and to its agenda for the future.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
518
Condition
New
Series
The Springer Series on Human Exceptionality
Number of Pages
494
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461432173
SKU
V9781461432173
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About . Ed(S): Gruszka, Aleksandra; Matthews, Professor Gerald; Szymura, Blazej
Aleksandra Gruszka, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland, and a life member of Clare Hall, Cambridge University, United Kingdom. She has a particular interest in psychology of creativity and neuropsychology of Parkinson’s disease. In 2004, Dr Aleksandra Gruszka was awarded a Wellcome Travelling Fellowship by the Wellcome Trust, which enabled her to spend two ... Read more

Reviews for Handbook of Individual Differences in Cognition
“This is a detailed discussion of the Mind/Brain dichotomy and its relationship to brain function in normal and abnormal subjects. … This book is of value for neurophysiologists, psychologists, students, fellows and all interested persons having an interest in this controversial area.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, May, 2015) “This handbook, part of the Springer Series on Human Exceptionality, looks ... Read more

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