
The past two decades have seen a surge of interest in the topic of consciousness, with the result that the research literature has expanded greatly. However, until now, there has been little consensus on just which methods are the most effective for the study of consciousness. As a result, a wide range of experimental paradigms have been employed, sometimes making it difficult to compare and contrast experimental findings. 'Behavioral Methods in Consciousness Research' is the first book of its kind, providing an overview of methods and approaches for studying consciousness. The chapters are written by leading researchers and experts, who describe the methods they actually use in their own studies, along with their pitfalls, problems, and difficulties. For all students and researchers embarking on research in this area - and even seasoned researchers - this book is a valuable source of information in helping them design, perform, and analyze scientifically rigorous experiments.
This book investigates the lack of methodological consensus in consciousness research by providing a comprehensive overview of experimental paradigms used to study subjective experience. Morten S. Thaning Overgaard compiles contributions from leading experts who detail the practical application of various behavioral methods. The text serves as a technical manual for designing and analyzing experiments, addressing the specific challenges and pitfalls inherent in measuring consciousness. By focusing on empirical rigor, the book aims to standardize experimental approaches across the field.
What You Will Find
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Experts identify this work as a foundational resource for researchers seeking to standardize experimental protocols in a fragmented field. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is tailored specifically for students and professionals engaged in empirical consciousness studies.
Page Count:
287
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191002763
ISBN-13:
9780191002762
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