| Description | Cognition
takes an eclectic approach to the subject of cognitive psychology. It provides a rich historical context for current work, covering the breadth of the field in engaging, straightforward and easy-to-read style. Even the difficult topics are presented in an elegant and understandable fashion.
By navigating theoretical controversies without bias, it provides exceptional depth of
analysis and a sense of the dynamism of the field. Discussions of neuroscience and ecological considerations of each topic add richness. Full chapters on personal cognition and applied cognitive psychology provide information on prominent research areas that are of special interest to students, such as autobiographical memory and successful learning strategies. Hundreds of updates and new
references have been added to this new edition.
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Readership: Second or third year psychology students taking an introduction to cognitive psychology.
| Contents |
1.
Introduction
2.
Basic Approaches to Cognition
3.
The Varieties of Attention
4.
Memory Traces and Memory Schemas
5.
Memory Systems
6.
Imagery
7.
Concepts
8.
Language
9.
Problem Solving
10.
Reasoning
11.
Judgement and Choice
12.
Intelligence and Creativity
13.
Personal Cognition
14.
Applied Cognitive Psychology
Reference
Index
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| Authors, editors,
and contributors |
John G. Benjafield, Professor, Brock University (Emeritus)
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