Reasoning

Reasoning: An Integrative Approach, Second Edition provides an overview, summary, and synthesis of research approaches to the psychology of reasoning. Representing historical perspectives, state-of-the art research, and coverage of upcoming future directions, this volume offers an integrative approach including research on animal behavior, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, AI, development, medicine, and philosophy. The contents range from animal studies through applied situations, and present historical perspectives, discussion of both animal reasoning and human reasoning to provide a cross-species context, and an examination of human reasoning across the lifespan. Though intended primarily for neuroscientists, the book will provide an interdisciplinary examination of reasoning, synthesizing perspectives from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, animal behavior, development, and philosophy, to provide readers with a well-rounded understanding of what reasoning is, various types of reasoning, and its role in decision making and social interactions. New to this edition is research on the influence of technology throughout the book, as well as a greater emphasis on the way that cultural backgrounds and variations in our exposure to information influence our thinking. This will enhance the scope, relatability, and diversity of the book, making it more applicable to future practices and research.