Experienced Cognition

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Cognitive Psychology
Cover of the book Experienced Cognition by Richard A. Carlson, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Richard A. Carlson ISBN: 9781135693084
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 1, 1997
Imprint: Psychology Press Language: English
Author: Richard A. Carlson
ISBN: 9781135693084
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 1, 1997
Imprint: Psychology Press
Language: English

This volume presents a theoretical framework for understanding consciousness and learning. Drawing on work in cognitive psychology and philosophy, this framework begins with the observation that to be conscious is literally to have a point of view. From this starting point, the book develops a descriptive scheme that allows perceptual, symbolic, and emotional awareness to be discussed in common theoretical terms, compatible with a computational view of the mind. A central theme is our experience of ourselves as agents, consciously controlling activities situated in environments. In contrast to previous theories of consciousness, the experienced cognition framework emphasizes the changes in conscious control as individuals acquire skills.

The book is divided into four parts. The first introduces the central themes and places them in the context of information-processing theory and empirical research on cognitive skill. The second develops the theoretical framework, emphasizing the unity of perceptual, symbolic, and emotional awareness and the relation of conscious to nonconscious processes. The third applies the experienced cognition framework to a variety of topics in cognitive psychology, including working memory, problem solving, and reasoning. It also includes discussions of everyday action, skill, and expertise, focusing on changes in conscious control with increasing fluency. The last concludes the book by evaluating the recent debate on the "cognitive unconscious" and implicit cognition from the perspective of experienced cognition, and considering the prospects for a cognitive psychology focused on persons.

This book addresses many of the issues raised in philosophical treatments of consciousness from the point of view of empirical cognitive psychology. For example, the structure of conscious mental states is addressed by considering how to describe them in terms of variables suitable for information-processing theory. Understanding conscious states in this way also provides a basis for developing empirical hypotheses, for example, about the relation of emotion and cognition, about the apparent "mindlessness" of skilled activity, and about the nature and role of goals in guiding activity. Criticisms of the computational view of mind are addressed by showing that the role of first-person perspectives in cognition can be described and investigated in theoretical terms compatible with a broadly-conceived information-processing theory of cognition.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This volume presents a theoretical framework for understanding consciousness and learning. Drawing on work in cognitive psychology and philosophy, this framework begins with the observation that to be conscious is literally to have a point of view. From this starting point, the book develops a descriptive scheme that allows perceptual, symbolic, and emotional awareness to be discussed in common theoretical terms, compatible with a computational view of the mind. A central theme is our experience of ourselves as agents, consciously controlling activities situated in environments. In contrast to previous theories of consciousness, the experienced cognition framework emphasizes the changes in conscious control as individuals acquire skills.

The book is divided into four parts. The first introduces the central themes and places them in the context of information-processing theory and empirical research on cognitive skill. The second develops the theoretical framework, emphasizing the unity of perceptual, symbolic, and emotional awareness and the relation of conscious to nonconscious processes. The third applies the experienced cognition framework to a variety of topics in cognitive psychology, including working memory, problem solving, and reasoning. It also includes discussions of everyday action, skill, and expertise, focusing on changes in conscious control with increasing fluency. The last concludes the book by evaluating the recent debate on the "cognitive unconscious" and implicit cognition from the perspective of experienced cognition, and considering the prospects for a cognitive psychology focused on persons.

This book addresses many of the issues raised in philosophical treatments of consciousness from the point of view of empirical cognitive psychology. For example, the structure of conscious mental states is addressed by considering how to describe them in terms of variables suitable for information-processing theory. Understanding conscious states in this way also provides a basis for developing empirical hypotheses, for example, about the relation of emotion and cognition, about the apparent "mindlessness" of skilled activity, and about the nature and role of goals in guiding activity. Criticisms of the computational view of mind are addressed by showing that the role of first-person perspectives in cognition can be described and investigated in theoretical terms compatible with a broadly-conceived information-processing theory of cognition.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Exchange Rate Determination and Control by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book Hermeneutics for Clinicians by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book Religious Expression in the Workplace and the Contested Role of Law by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book ‘Good Women do not Inherit Land' by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book Democratizing Education and Educating Democratic Citizens by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book Perverts by Official Order by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book Local Action/Global Change by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book Jim Crow Citizenship by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book Introducing the New Sexuality Studies by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book Commercial Homes in Tourism by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book What Matters in Probation by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book Dance Education around the World by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book P&I Clubs: Law and Practice by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book The Organization of Behavior by Richard A. Carlson
Cover of the book Homosexualities by Richard A. Carlson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy