Other minds : how humans bridge the divide between self and others

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Title:

Author:

Malle, Bertram F.

ISBN:

9781593851873

Publication Information:

New York : Guilford Press, c2005.

Physical Description:

xiii,354 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

General Note:

Formerly CIP.

Abstract:

"One of the great challenges of social-cognitive science is to determine how we understand, or "read," the minds of others - that is, infer complex mental states such as beliefs, desires, intentions, and emotions. This volume brings together leading scholars from psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, and philosophy to examine this essential topic through an integrative lens. The book explains basic concepts while presenting cutting-edge theories and findings that are changing the landscape of the field."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Social perception.

Other minds (Theory of knowledge)

Added Author:

Malle, Bertram F.

Hodges, Sara D.

Electronic Access:

Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005009644-b.html
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0511/2005009644.html

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One of the great challenges of social cognitive science is to understand how we can enter, or "read," the minds of others--that is, infer complex mental states such as beliefs, desires, intentions, and emotions. This book brings together leading scholars from psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy to present cutting-edge theories and empirical findings on this essential topic. Written in an engaging, accessible style, the volume examines the cognitive processes underlying mindreading; how interpersonal understanding and empathy develop across the lifespan; connections to language, communication, and relationships; and what happens when mindreading fails, in both normal and clinical populations.