Action Understanding / Angelika Lingnau and Paul Downing.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lingnau, Angelika, author.

Downing, Paul, author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in perception 2515-0502.

Elements in Perception Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cognitive neuroscience.

Intentionalism.

Motivation (Psychology).

Observation (Psychology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (66 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, England : Cambridge University Press, [2024]

Summary:

The human ability to effortlessly understand the actions of other people has been the focus of research in cognitive neuroscience for decades. What have we learned about this ability, and what open questions remain? In this Element the authors address these questions by considering the kinds of information an observer may gain when viewing an action. A 'what, how, and why' framing organises evidence and theories about the representations that support classifying an action; how the way an action is performed supports observational learning and inferences about other people; and how an actor's intentions are inferred from her actions. Further evidence shows how brain systems support action understanding, from research inspired by 'mirror neurons' and related concepts. Understanding actions from vision is a multi-faceted process that serves many behavioural goals, and is served by diverse mechanisms and brain systems

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 10 Apr 2024).

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781009386609

1009386603

9781009386647

1009386646

9781009386630

1009386638