Experimental Methods in Embodied Cognition presents a timely introduction to methodologies of cognitive science from a theoretical perspective. Embodied approaches to cognition are becoming increasingly prevalent in teaching and research globally, but until now a comprehensive book combining theoret
Experimental Methods in Embodied Cognition
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- 2023
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β¦ Synopsis
Experimental Methods in Embodied Cognition presents a timely introduction to methodologies of cognitive science from a theoretical perspective. Embodied approaches to cognition are becoming increasingly prevalent in teaching and research globally, but until now a comprehensive book combining theoretical principles and practical methods for embodied cognition has been missing. Embracing this theoretical principle, the book introduces and compares different psychological methods from theoretical, technical, and methodological points of view. Informed by the direct experiences of a specialised group of authors, the text also offers a taxonomy of methods, including technical hands-on descriptions to support student learning. Each chapter includes suggestions for their use, enabling readers to compare methodologies and to find the most suitable approach for their specific research questions. Finally, the book also addresses the effects of different cultural immersions and learning experiences, offering an overview of other, non-psychological approaches to embodied cognition research, including comparative research with animals and humanoid robots. This is an essential read for students and researchers of embodied cognition across various fields, ranging from psychology and cognitive neuroscience to philosophy, linguistics, economics, and sport science.
β¦ Table of Contents
Cover
Endorsement Page
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgment
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: The embodied cognition approach: Principles and research questions
Interdisciplinarity of embodied cognition
The philosophy of embodiment
First empirical approaches to embodied cognition
Signals from the body
Cognitive constraints on cognition
Body in the brain
Keeping language in mind
Anthropology
Artificial Intelligence
Grounding, embodiment and situatedness of cognition: The GES proposal
Grounding
Embodiment
Situatedness
References
Chapter 2: A taxonomy of methods in embodied cognition research
Introduction
Behavioural and psychophysiological methods
Chronometric methods
Continuous methods
Psychophysiological methods
Neuroscientific and neuropsychological methods
Correlational methods
Causal methods
Neuropsychological methods
Intrusiveness
Complementarity
Additional methods and approaches in embodied cognition research
Non-experimental psychological methods
HumanβComputer interaction methods
Interdisciplinary approaches
Bias in the embodied cognition literature
References
Part II: Behavioral methods
Chapter 3: Chronometric methods: Reaction times and movement times
Introduction
Reaction times as an indicator of information processing
Dondersβ method of subtraction
Additive factors logic
Interpreting reaction time differences
Mental chronometry paradigms in embodied cognition research
Priming
Stimulusβresponse compatibility
Stimulusβstimulusβcongruity
Response latencies and erroneous responses
Analyses of RTs and error rates
Further chronometric measures
References
Chapter 4: Continuous methods: Eye tracking, hand tracking, and grip force recording
Introduction
Eye tracking
Biological foundations
Historical development
Types of measures
Pros and cons
Application
Integration with other methods
Setting
Importance for EC research
Suitability for different populations
Three-dimensional motion tracking
Pros and cons
Application and importance for EC research
Setting and integration with other methods
Suitability for different populations
Two-dimensional motion tracking
Pros and cons
Application and importance for EC research
Setting and integration with other methods
Suitability for different populations
Grip force registration
Application and importance for EC research
Integration with other methods
Pros and cons
Suitability for different populations
Conclusions
References
Chapter 5: Physiological methods: Heart rate, breathing, electrodermal activity
Heart rate and heart rate variability
Historical development
Pros and cons
Application
Integration with other methods
Setting
Importance for EC research
Suitability for different populations
Breathing
Historical development
Pros and cons
Application
Integration with other methods
Setting
Importance for EC research
Suitability for different populations
Electrodermal activity
Historical development
Pros and cons
Application
Integration with other methods
Setting
Importance for EC research
Suitability for different populations
Conclusions
References
Part III: Neuroscientific methods
Chapter 6: Correlational methods: EEG, fMRI, fNIRS and neurofeedback
Introduction
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
Historical development
Pros and cons
Application
Integration with other methods
Setting
Importance for embodied cognition research
Suitability for different populations
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Historical development
Pros and cons
Application
Integration with other methods
Setting
Importance for embodied cognition research
Suitability for different populations
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)
Historical development
Pros and cons
Application
Integration with other methods
Setting
Importance for embodied cognition research
Suitability for different populations
Neurofeedback
Historical development
Pros and cons
Application
Integration with other methods
Setting
Importance for embodied cognition research
Suitability for different populations
Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 7: Non-invasive brain stimulation methods: Transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial electric stimulation, transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Historical development
Pros and cons
Application
Integration with other methods
Setting
Importance for EC research
Suitability for different populations
Transcranial electrical stimulation (tES)
Historical development
Pros and cons
Application
Integration with other methods
Setting
Importance for EC research
Suitability for different populations
Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS)
Historical development
Pros and cons
Application
Integration with other methods
Setting
Importance for EC research
Suitability for different populations
Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 8: Neuropsychological methods: Patient studies
Introduction
Historical development
Pros and cons
Application
Integration with other methods
Setting
Importance for embodied cognition research
Embodied language processing
Numerical cognition
Suitability for different populations
Concluding remarks
References
Part IV: Other methods and interdisciplinary approaches
Chapter 9: Non-experimental psychological methods: Questionnaires, tests, and rating studies
Questionnaires and tests
Participant-related variables
Stimuli-related characteristics
Conclusion
Note
References
Chapter 10: Virtual reality as experimental method in embodied cognition
Introduction
VR Technology
Presence
Possibilities
Limitations of VR
VR in Embodied Cognition
Comparing experimental methods
Note
References
Chapter 11: Interdisciplinary approaches to embodied cognition research
Introduction
Philosophy
Comparative psychology
Anthropology
Robotics
Theoretical outlook and conclusions
References
Glossary
Index
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