Beyond the learning curve
"Beyond the Learning Curve takes the view that learning is a major influence on the nature of the processes and representations that fill our minds. Throughout, the authors review and consider the areas of skill acquisition and lexical representation to illustrate the effects that practice can have on cognitive processes. They also draw parallels between theories in physical and biological domains to propose not only a new theory of mental function but also demonstrate that the mind is essentially subject to the same natural laws as the physical world. In so doing Craig Speelman and Kim Kirsner present a new perspective on psychology - one that identifies universal principles underlying all behaviours and one which contrasts markedly from the current focus on highly specific behaviours. Accessibly written, Beyond the Learning Curve is a thought provoking and challenging text for students and researchers in the cognitive sciences."--Jacket.