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xii, 285 pages, 10 unnumbered leaves of plates ; 20 cm

Das Sarkom des Auges / von R. Putiata Kerschbaumer ; mit einem vorwort von Professor Dr. Sattler.

Behavior and mind : the roots of modern psychology / Howard Rachlin.

Attention and performance

Common mechanisms in perception and action / edited by Wolfgang Prinz and Bernhard Hommel.

Research directions in cognitive science, European perspectives

Research directions in cognitive science. European perspectives

Cognitive psychology / edited by Alan Baddeley and Niels Ole Bernsen.

Key studies in psychology / Richard Gross.

<p>"In his highly praised book The Nostalgia Factory, renowned memory scholar Douwe Draaisma explored the puzzling logic of memory in later life with humor and deep insight. In this compelling new book he turns to the "miracle" of forgetting. Far from being a defect that may indicate Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, Draaisma claims, forgetting is one of memory's crucial capacities. In fact, forgetting is essential. Weaving together an engaging array of literary, historical, and scientific sources, the author considers forgetting from every angle. He pierces false cliches and asks important questions: Is a forgotten memory lost forever? What makes a colleague remember an idea but forget that it was yours? Draaisma explores "first memories" of young children, how experiences are translated into memory, the controversies over repression and "recovered" memories, and weird examples of memory dysfunction. He movingly examines the impact on personal memories when a hidden truth comes to light. In a persuasive conclusion the author advocates the undervalued practice of "the art of forgetting"--a set of techniques that assist in erasing memories, thereby preserving valuable relationships and encouraging personal contentment"--</p>

Forgetting : myths, perils and compensations / Douwe Draaisma ; translated by Liz Waters.

<p>"From dogs to gods, the science of understanding mysterious minds--including your own. Nothing seems more real than the minds of other people. When you consider what your boss is thinking or whether your spouse is happy, you are admitting them into the "mind club." It's easy to assume other humans can think and feel, but what about a cow, a computer, a corporation? What kinds of mind do they have? Daniel M. Wegner and Kurt Gray are award-winning psychologists who have discovered that minds--while incredibly important--are a matter of perception. Their research opens a trove of new findings, with insights into human behavior that are fascinating, frightening and funny. The Mind Club explains why we love some animals and eat others, why people debate the existence of God so intensely, how good people can be so cruel, and why robots make such poor lovers. By investigating the mind perception of extraordinary targets--animals, machines, comatose people, god--Wegner and Gray explain what it means to have a mind, and why it matters so much. Fusing cutting-edge research and personal anecdotes, The Mind Club explores the moral dimensions of mind perception with wit and compassion, revealing the surprisingly simple basis for what compels us to love and hate, to harm and to protect"--</p>

The mind club : who thinks, what feels, and why it matters / Daniel M. Wegner and Kurt Gray.

Gut feelings : the inteligence of the unconscious / Gerd Gigerenzer.

Blame my brain : the amazing teenage brain revealed / Nicola Morgan.

Thinking, fast and slow / by Daniel Kahneman.

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Das Sarkom des Auges / von R. Putiata Kerschbaumer ; mit einem vorwort von Professor Dr. Sattler.

Behavior and mind : the roots of modern psychology / Howard Rachlin.

Common mechanisms in perception and action / edited by Wolfgang Prinz and Bernhard Hommel.

Cognitive psychology / edited by Alan Baddeley and Niels Ole Bernsen.

Key studies in psychology / Richard Gross.

Forgetting : myths, perils and compensations / Douwe Draaisma ; translated by Liz Waters.

The mind club : who thinks, what feels, and why it matters / Daniel M. Wegner and Kurt Gray.

Gut feelings : the inteligence of the unconscious / Gerd Gigerenzer.

Blame my brain : the amazing teenage brain revealed / Nicola Morgan.

Thinking, fast and slow / by Daniel Kahneman.

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Das Sarkom des Auges / von R. Putiata Kerschbaumer ; mit einem vorwort von Professor Dr. Sattler.

Behavior and mind : the roots of modern psychology / Howard Rachlin.

Common mechanisms in perception and action / edited by Wolfgang Prinz and Bernhard Hommel.

Cognitive psychology / edited by Alan Baddeley and Niels Ole Bernsen.

Key studies in psychology / Richard Gross.

Forgetting : myths, perils and compensations / Douwe Draaisma ; translated by Liz Waters.

The mind club : who thinks, what feels, and why it matters / Daniel M. Wegner and Kurt Gray.

Gut feelings : the inteligence of the unconscious / Gerd Gigerenzer.

Blame my brain : the amazing teenage brain revealed / Nicola Morgan.

Thinking, fast and slow / by Daniel Kahneman.

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