Cognitive Science - International Student Edition: An Introduction to the Study of Mind by Jay D. Friedenberg, Gordon W. Silverman and Michael J. Spivey is an English-language textbook. This international edition focuses on introductory education in cognitive science and is intended for students in higher education.
This book provides a clear overview of cognitive science and the study of the human mind. The authors approach the subject from an interdisciplinary perspective, with attention to philosophy, psychology, neurology, networks, evolution, social and emotional cognition, linguistics, artificial intelligence, robotics, and embodied cognition. Each chapter addresses a specific methodological and theoretical angle, supported by current research findings.
The textbook aligns with fields such as cognition and cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence (AI), and psychology / cognitive psychology & cognition. Thanks to the thorough update of the content, it remains current for a wide range of study audiences.