470 Pages
by
Psychology Press
470 Pages
by
Psychology Press
472 Pages
by
Psychology Press
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First published in 1986. The main objective of this book is to provide a hard-headed theoretical integration of several different major areas of research on learning, cognition, and motivation in humans and other mammals. By hard-headed, the author simply means that the concepts were generated from empirical data and are testable. Since an integrative theory must of necessity integrate apparent... Read more
SECTION I: THE THEORETICAL ARGUMENT Chapter 1 The Theoretical Approach Chapter 2 Outline of the Theory SECTION II: THE INFORMATION PROCESSING MECHANISM: GENERAL PROCESSES Chapter 3 Stimulus Analyzing Processes Chapter 4 Response Processes Chapter 5bMotivational Processes SECTION III: THE BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS DIVISION OF THE IPM Chapter 6The Reinforcer and Habituative Systems: Theory and Definitions Chapter 7 Habituative Processes Chapter 8 Affective Properties of Cues Chapter 9 Stimulus Selection Chapter 10 Behavior on Reinforcement Schedules Chapter 11 Neurological Substrates of the Reinforcer and Habituative Systems SECTION IV: MEMORIAL PROCESSES OF THE IPM Chapter 12 The Structural Processes of Memory Chapter 13 Encoding and Retrieval Chapter 14 The Functional Characteristics of Memories SECTION V: COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AND THE IPM Chapter 15 Developmental Changes in Cognitive Function Chapter 16 General Intelligence Chapter 17 Specific Aptitudes
Biography
Stephen M. Cormier The George Washington University
