The origin of mind : evolution of brain, cognition, and general intelligence / David C. Geary.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2005.Edition: 1st edDescription: xii, 459 p. : ill. ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 1591471818
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QP360.5 .G43 2005
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Contents:
Introduction and overview -- Natural and sexual selection -- Hominid evolution and the motivation to control -- Evolution and development of brain and cognition -- Modular domains of the human mind -- Heuristics and controlled problem solving -- Evolution of control-related mental models -- Evolution of general intelligence -- General intelligence in modern society.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-417) and indexes.

Introduction and overview -- Natural and sexual selection -- Hominid evolution and the motivation to control -- Evolution and development of brain and cognition -- Modular domains of the human mind -- Heuristics and controlled problem solving -- Evolution of control-related mental models -- Evolution of general intelligence -- General intelligence in modern society.

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