Analyses the historical origins of cognitive activities
Explains how significant cultural variables affect neuropsychological test performance
Provides suggestions on how adopting a cultural-historical approach in neuropsychology can help to understand human cognition better
Explains how significant cultural variables affect neuropsychological test performance
Provides suggestions on how adopting a cultural-historical approach in neuropsychology can help to understand human cognition better
About this book
This book addresses a central question: how did cognition emerge in human history? It approaches the question from a cultural-historical, neuropsychological perspective and analyses evidence on the historical origins of cognitive activity; integrates information regarding cross-cultural differences in neuropsychological performance; and discusses how adopting a historical and cultural perspective in the behavioral neurosciences can help to arrive at a better understanding of cognition. Lastly, it proposes general guidelines for future research in the area.
