Social Learning: An Introduction to Mechanisms, Methods, and Models

by Kevin N. Laland, William Hoppitt, Kevin N. Lala

Book Overview

Many animals, including humans, acquire valuable skills and knowledge by copying others. Scientists refer to this as social learning. It is one of the most exciting and rapidly developing areas of behavioral research and sits at the interface of many academic disciplines, including biology, experimental psychology, economics, and cognitive neuroscience. Social Learning provides a comprehensive, practical guide to the research methods of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691150710
• ISBN13: 9780691150710
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 9.8"