Chaos and complexity in psychology : the theory of nonlinear dynamical systems / edited by Stephen J. Guastello, Matthijs Koopmans, David Pincus.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to nonlinear dynamics and complexity / Stephen J. Guastello and Larry S. Liebovitch -- Collective intelligence : observations and models / William Sulis -- Neurodynamics and electrocortical activity / Tullio A. Minelli -- Psychophysics / Roert A.M. Gregson -- Temporal and spatial patterns in perceptual behavior : implications for dynamical structure / Deborah J. Aks -- Embodied and embedded : the dynamics of extracting perceptual visual invariants / Patrice Renaud, Sylvain Chartier, and Guillaume Albert -- Origins of order in cognitive activity / Geoff Hollis, Heidi Kloos, and Guy C. Van Orden -- Nonlinear complex dynamical systems in developmental psychology / Paul van Geert -- Developmental psychopathology : maladaptive and adaptive attractors in children's close relationships / Erika S. Lunkenheimer and Thomas J. Dishion -- Psychopathology / Wolfgang Tschacher and Uli Junghan -- Coherence, complexity, and information flow : self-organizing processes in psychotherapy / David Pincus -- The dynamics of human experience : fundamentals of dynamical social psychology / Robin R. Vallacher and Andrzej Nowak -- Group dynamics : adaptation, coordination, and the emergence of leaders / Stephen J. Guastello -- Organizational psychology / Kevin J. Dooley -- Complexity, evolution, and organizational behavior / Peter Allen -- Agent-based modeling within a dynamic network / Terrill L. Frantz and Kathleen M. Carley -- Epilogue : Psychology at the edge of chaos / Matthijs Koopmans.

"Although many books have discussed methodological advances in nonlinear dynamical systems (NDS) theory, this volume is unique in its focus on NDS's role in the development of psychological theory. The chapters are by experts in the use of NDS in each of their respective areas, including biological, cognitive, developmental, social, organizational, and clinical psychology. Each chapter provides an in-depth examination of theoretical foundations and specific applications and a review of relevant methods. This edited collection represents the state of the art in NDS science across the disciplines of psychology."--Jacket

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