The origin of mind : evolution of brain, cognition, and general intelligence

The origin of mind : evolution of brain, cognition, and general intelligence / David C. Geary.

Author/creator	Geary, David C.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, ©2005.
Description	xii, 459 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Subject(s)	Cognition--physiology. Brain--physiology. Intelligence--physiology. Biological Evolution.

Contents	Introduction and overview -- Natural and sexual selection -- Hominid evolution and the motivation to control -- Evolution and development of brain and cognition -- Modular domains of the human mind -- Heuristics and controlled problem solving -- Evolution of control-related mental models -- Evolution of general intelligence -- General intelligence in modern society.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-417) and indexes.
LCCN	2004007707
ISBN	1591471818 :

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Laupus	Books - Stacks	WL 103.5 G292O 2005	✔ Available	Place Hold