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 would gain importance in the next few decades.

Format: Paperback / softback
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 are likely to gain prominence in cognitive science in the coming decades. This book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and educators interested in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, neurosciences, medical sciences, and computer sciences. It also appeals to academicians, psychologists, neuroscientists, mental health professionals, medical professionals, counselors, and individuals seeking a fresh perspective on the field.

Weight: 471g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032326566