A study of psychology and board games, this text examines perception, memory, problem solving and decision making, development, intelligence, emotions, motivation, education and neuroscience. It summarizes research in AI aimed at developing computers playing board-games and critically discusses how theories of expertise fare with board games.
A study of psychology and board games, this text examines perception, memory, problem solving and decision making, development, intelligence, emotions...
Board games have long fascinated as mirrors of intelligence, skill, cunning and wisdom. Board games have been the topic of many scientific and psychological studies, and this volume summarizes the psychological research into them.
Board games have long fascinated as mirrors of intelligence, skill, cunning and wisdom. Board games have been the topic of many scientific and psychol...
Problem gambling is a perennial issue frequently reported in the media. It is estimated that almost 1% of the adult population in the UK has experienced some form of problem gambling, with similar figures for other developed countries. There are few books that offer an in-depth overview of the research into problem gambling. This volume fills this gap by bringing together international experts to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that describes the state of the art of problem gambling research from the fundamental cognitive processes involved, to preventative methods and the...
Problem gambling is a perennial issue frequently reported in the media. It is estimated that almost 1% of the adult population in the UK has experienc...
What makes an expert? Do gifted children really exist? How do musicians differ from non-musicians? In exploring questions like these, Gobet provides a comprehensive overview of the field of expertise. With research from psychology, neuroscience, sociology, artificial intelligence and philosophy, this is the best possible guide to the subject.
What makes an expert? Do gifted children really exist? How do musicians differ from non-musicians? In exploring questions like these, Gobet provides a...
