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OverviewThe human ability to effortlessly understand the actions of other people has been the focus of research in cognitive neuroscience for decades. What have we learned about this ability, and what open questions remain? In this Element the authors address these questions by considering the kinds of information an observer may gain when viewing an action. A 'what, how, and why' framing organises evidence and theories about the representations that support classifying an action; how the way an action is performed supports observational learning and inferences about other people; and how an actor's intentions are inferred from her actions. Further evidence shows how brain systems support action understanding, from research inspired by 'mirror neurons' and related concepts. Understanding actions from vision is a multi-faceted process that serves many behavioural goals, and is served by diverse mechanisms and brain systems. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Angelika Lingnau (Universität Regensburg, Germany) , Paul Downing (Bangor University)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Weight: 0.233kg ISBN: 9781009476010ISBN 10: 1009476017 Pages: 76 Publication Date: 09 May 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. What, how, and why?; 3. Attention and automaticity; 4. Brain mechanisms; 5. Directions for future research; 6. Concluding remarks.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |