Psychologists studying sequential and temporal organization in animal behavior share their insights about function and dysfunction in complex cognitive behavior. The 13 studies were developed from, or at least inspired by, presentations they made to a gathering at a secluded inn in central Ohio in April 1996. They begin with a historical perspective; consider sequential learning and memory, counting and timing, and cognitive structure; and end with conclusions and suggestions for further research. Among the issues discussed is the need for vigilance regarding the activities of animal rights groups, and for taking proactive approaches to animal experimentation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Animal Cognition and Sequential Behavior: Behavioral, Biological, and Computational Perspectives brings together psychologists studying cognitive skill in animal and human subjects, connectionist theorists, and neuroscientists who have a common interest in understanding function and dysfunction in the realm of complex cognitive behavior. In this volume, discussion focuses on behavioral, cognitive, psychobiological, and computational approaches to understanding the integration of ongoing behavior, with particular attention to models of timing and the organization of sequential behavior.
