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Product Identifiers

PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-101483359239

ISBN-139781483359236

eBay Product ID (ePID)212683355

Product Key Features

Number of Pages608 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameLearning : a Behavioral, Cognitive, and Evolutionary Synthesis

Publication Year2015

SubjectGeneral, Learning Styles

TypeNot Available

AuthorJerome Frieman, Stephen Reilly

Subject AreaReference, Education

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight31.1 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal153.15

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

SynopsisCurrent research on learning reflects three themes: a methodological behavioral theme that focuses on how certain experiences lead to changes in behavior, a cognitive theme that focuses on how experiences are represented in memory, and an evolutionary/adaptive behavior theme that focuses on the various kinds of learning as adaptive specializations that evolved through the mechanism of natural selection. Frieman and Reilly interweave these themes to present an integrated and coherent account of the current state of knowledge within the study of learning. The evolutionary/adaptive behavior theme is the central theme within which the cognitive and behavioral themes are developed. The authors tell a story rather than providing only a survey of research and theoretical controversies. Experimental designs, the implications of what we learn from laboratory research for understanding human behavior, and the relationship between learning and other psychological constructs like motivation, perception, and memory are discussed where appropriate and not consigned to separate chapters. Likewise, the historical development of ideas and procedures is woven into the narrative and not confined to a single chapter. The authors' overriding goal is to show those students who may never take another course in learning that this topic is interesting and important for their understanding of both human and non-human animal behavior., An integrated and coherent student exploration of the current state of knowledge within the study of learning., Learning: A Behavioral, Cognitive, and Evolutionary Synthesis provides an integrated account of the psychological processes involved in learning and conditioning and their influence on human behavior. With a skillful blend of behavioral, cognitive, and evolutionary themes, the text explores various types of learning as adaptive specialization that evolved through natural selection. Robust pedagogy and relevant examples bring concepts to life in this unique and accessible approach to the field.

LC Classification NumberBF318