TY - GEN AU - Ma, Wei Ji AU - Kording, Konrad Paul AU - Goldreich, Daniel TI - Bayesian models of perception and action: an introduction SN - 9780262047593 U1 - 150.1519542 MAW PY - 2023/// CY - Cambridge, Massachusetts PB - The MIT Press KW - Bayesian Statistical Decision Theory KW - Bayesian Inference KW - Neural Likelihood Function KW - Binary Stimuli KW - Cue Combination KW - Binary Classification N1 - Includes bibliography, and index N2 - An accessible introduction to constructing and interpreting Bayesian models of perceptual decision-making and action. Many forms of perception and action can be mathematically modeled as probabilistic—or Bayesian—inference, a method used to draw conclusions from uncertain evidence. According to these models, the human mind behaves like a capable data scientist or crime scene investigator when dealing with noisy and ambiguous data. This textbook provides an approachable introduction to constructing and reasoning with probabilistic models of perceptual decision-making and action. Featuring extensive examples and illustrations, Bayesian Models of Perception and Action is the first textbook to teach this widely used computational framework to beginners. • Introduces Bayesian models of perception and action, which are central to cognitive science and neuroscience • Beginner-friendly pedagogy includes intuitive examples, daily life illustrations, and gradual progression of complex concepts • Broad appeal for students across psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, linguistics, and mathematics • Written by leaders in the field of computational approaches to mind and brain https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262047593/bayesian-models-of-perception-and-action ER -