A FUNCTIONAL THEORY OF COGNITION by Norman H. Anderson ( 9780805822441 )

Item Details

Title:

A FUNCTIONAL THEORY OF COGNITION

By:

Norman H. Anderson

Format:

Hardback

List price:

£145.00

Our price:

£130.50

Discount:

10% off

You save:

£14.50

ISBN 10:

0805822445

ISBN 13:

9780805822441

Availability:

Usually dispatched within 1-3 weeks.

Delivery rates

Stock:

Currently 0 available

Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC

Pub. date:

1 May, 1996

Pages:

512

Description:

This text presents a unified, general theory of functional cognition stemming from the foundation axiom of purposiveness. This axiom is made effective through capability for functional measurment of values based on the general cognitive algebra established in information integration theory.

Synopsis:

A unified, general theory of functional cognition is presented in this book. Its generality appears in the titles of the 13 chapters listed below. Its unity appears in the effectiveness of the same methods and concepts across all of these areas. Generality and unity both stem from the foundation axiom of purposiveness. The axiom of purposiveness has been made effective through capability for functional measurement of values, which embody the goal-directed character of purposiveness. This measurement capability is based on the general cognitive algebra established in information integration theory. Functional theory can thus be made precise and effective near the level of everyday phenomenology. The book is written at a relatively simple level, directed at readers in every field of psychology. Among its characteristics are: * self-sufficient theory near the level of everyday phenomenology; * foundation on structure of the internal world; and * solid grounding in experimental analysis.

Illustrations:

Illustrations

Publication:

Imprint:

Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc

Returns:

Returnable

Some other items by this author:

A FUNCTIONAL THEORY OF COGNITION