Cognitive Science: New Developments and Future Directions

This volume provides an overview of cognitive science and critically assesses areas within the topic that are evolving rapidly. It discusses the effects of religious and meditative practices on its core components and highlights emerging domains and novel themes. It explores data from behavioral and neuroimaging research literature and speculates on research domains that will gain importance in the next few decades.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume offers an insightful overview of cognitive science, delving into its rapidly evolving domains while critically assessing emerging areas of study. It explores the profound effects of religious and meditative practices on the core components of cognition. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the book discusses the evolution of cognition, drawing from historical records and advanced brain imaging techniques. It highlights emerging domains within cognitive science, including transgender cognition, space cognition, cross-cultural cognition, futuristic artificial intelligence, social cognition, and moral cognition. The volume reflects on the current state of research in these emerging fields, evaluating their progress and identifying areas for further development. It incorporates data from behavioral and neuroimaging research literature, shedding light on the potential impacts of technological growth and changing habits on human attention and cognitive abilities. Additionally, the book speculates on future research domains that will hold significant importance in the coming decades within the field of cognitive science.

This book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and educators interested in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, neurosciences, medical sciences, and computer sciences. It provides a deeper understanding of the complexities of the human mind and offers an alternative perspective on the topic. It will be particularly helpful for academicians, psychologists, neuroscientists, mental health professionals, medical professionals, counselors, and individuals seeking a broader understanding of cognition and its implications.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032147659