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In <em>Cognitive Science 3e </em>Friedenberg and Silverman provide&nbsp;a solid understanding of the major theoretical and empirical contributions of cognitive science.&nbsp; Their text, thoroughly updated for this new third edition, describes the major theories of mind as well as the major experimental results that have&nbsp;emerged within each cognitive science discipline.<br /> <br /> Throughout history, different fields of inquiry have attempted to understand the great mystery of mind and answer questions like: What is the mind? How do we see, think, and remember?&nbsp;Can we create machines that are conscious and capable of self-awareness? This books examines&nbsp;these questions and many more. Focusing on the approach of&nbsp;a particular cognitive science field in each chapter, the authors&nbsp;describe its methodology, theoretical perspective, and findings and then offer a critical evaluation of the field.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Features:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Offers a wide-ranging, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary introduction to the field of cognitive science and issues of mind. </li> <li>Interdisciplinary Crossroads&rdquo; sections at the end of each chapter focus on research topics that have been investigated from multiple perspectives, helping students to understand the link between varying disciplines and cognitive science.&nbsp; </li> <li>End-of-chapter &ldquo;Summing Up&rdquo;<strong> </strong>sections<strong> </strong>provide a concise summary of the major points addressed in each chapter to facilitate student comprehension and exam preparation </li> <li>&ldquo;Explore More&rdquo;<strong> </strong>sections link students to the Student Study Site where the authors have provided activities to help students more quickly master course content and prepare for examinations </li> <li>Supplements: A password-protected Instructor&rsquo;s Resource contains PowerPoint lectures, a test bank and other pedagogical material.The book&apos;s Study Site features Web links, E-flash cards, and interactive quizzes. </li> </ul>

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