The Oxford Companion to the Mind, edited by Richard L. Gregory, Oxford University Press
For the mind seeking to understand itself, here is an indispensable guide to its mysteries and idiosyncrasies. Here the reader can find discussions of concepts such as language, memory, and intelligence, along with witty definitions of common human experiences such as the cocktail party and halo effects, and the least effort principle. There are contributions from the world’s leading scholars and specialists.