Chaos and Complexity in Psychology The Theory of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems

Chaos and Complexity in PsychologyThe Theory of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems\nAuthor(s): Stephen J. Guastello, Matthijs Koopmans, David Pincus\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521887267, 978-0521887267\nSynopsis\nWhile many books have discussed methodological advances in nonlinear dynamical systems theory (NDS), this volume is unique in its focus on NDS's role in the development of psychological theory. After an introductory chapter covering the fundamentals of chaos, complexity and other nonlinear dynamics, subsequent chapters provide in-depth coverage of each of the specific topic areas in psychology. A concluding chapter takes stock of the field as a whole, evaluating important challenges for the immediate future. The chapters are written by experts in the use of NDS in each of their respective areas, including biological, cognitive, developmental, social, organizational and clinical psycholo.