There are currently several debates taking place simultaneously in
various fields of psychology which address the same fundamental
issue: to what extent are the processes and resources that underlie
higher cognition domain-general versus domain-specific? Extreme
Domain Specificity argues that people are effective thinkers only
in contexts which they have directly experienced, or in which
evolution has equipped them with effective solutions. The role of
general cognitive abilities is ignored, or denied altogether.
This book evaluates the evidence and arguments put forward in
support of domain specific cognition, at the expense of domain
generality. The contributions reflect a range of expertise, and
present research into logical reasoning, problem solving, judgement
and decision making, cognitive development, and intelligence. The
contributors suggest that domain general processes are essential,
and that domain specific processes cannot function without them.
Rather than continuing to dividethe mind's function into ever more
specific units, this book argues that psychologists should look for
greater integration and for people's general cognitive skills to be
viewed as an integral part of their lives.
Integrating the Mind will be valuable reading for students and
researchers in psychology interested in the fields of cognition,
cognitive development, intelligence and skilled behaviour.
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