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Comparative Learning and Cognition provides an in-depth examination of learning processes and cognitive abilities across diverse animal species. Authored by Mauricio R. Papini and Kenneth J. Leising, this Routledge publication synthesizes research on how different organisms perceive, learn, and adapt to their environments.
The book presents comparative perspectives on classical and operant conditioning, memory formation, problem-solving, and decision-making in various species. It explores the evolutionary foundations of cognition and discusses how learning mechanisms have evolved to meet different ecological demands. Topics include associative learning, cognitive maps, social learning, and the neural basis of learning.
This work bridges animal behavior, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology, making it essential for psychology students, behavioral researchers, and evolutionary biologists. The comparative approach reveals both universal principles and species-specific differences in how organisms interact with and learn from their world.
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