Preface, p. x Section I. Introduction and the Neural Basis of Cognition 1. Introduction, p. 1 2. Neurocognition, p. 31 Section II. Perception and Interpretation of Sensory Signals 3. Perception of Sensory Signals, p. 64 4. Pattern Recognition, p. 88 5. Attention, p. 122 Section III Memory 6. Memory: Theories and Neurocognition, p. 151 7. Memory: Structures and Processes, p. 186 8. The Representation of Knowledge, p. 227 Section IV. Mnemonics, Experts, and Imagery 9. Mnemonics and Experts, p. 256 10. Mental Imagery, p. 279 Section V. Language and the Development of Cognition 11. Language 1: Structure and Abstractions, p. 308 12. Language 2: Words and Reading, p. 341 13. Cognitive Development, p. 375 Section VI. Thinking and Intelligence . Real and Artificial 14. Thinking 1: Concept Formation, Logic, and Decision Making, p. 407 15. Thinking 2: Problem Solving, Creativity, and Human Intelligence, p. 439 16. Artificial Intelligence, p. 475 Glosary, p. 515 References, p. 525 Index, p. 565
