Ulric Neisser
Considered the 'father of cognitive psychology' for his groundbreaking book 'Cognitive Psychology' which defined the field.
Quotes by Ulric Neisser
The mind is embodied; it is not separate from the body.
The environment affords possibilities for action, and our perception is attuned to these affordances.
The study of consciousness is the ultimate challenge for cognitive psychology.
We need to move beyond the metaphor of the mind as a computer.
The richness of human experience cannot be captured by simple models.
The most interesting psychological phenomena occur in complex, natural settings.
The goal of psychology is not just to describe, but to explain and understand.
The study of cognition should be interdisciplinary, drawing on insights from many fields.
The human mind is remarkably adaptive and flexible.
Our understanding of the world is shaped by our goals and intentions.
The 'information processing' metaphor has its limits.
We must not lose sight of the human element in our pursuit of scientific understanding.
The study of memory is the study of how we construct our past.
The mind is not a blank slate; it comes equipped with certain predispositions.
The challenge for cognitive psychology is to bridge the gap between laboratory findings and real-world behavior.
The concept of 'attention' is central to understanding cognition.
We selectively attend to information that is relevant to our goals.
The study of language is a window into the human mind.
Our knowledge is organized into schemas and scripts.
The human capacity for imagination is a powerful cognitive tool.