Table of contents:
Sensory Systems and Perception. Attention. Memory. Language Comprehension and Production. Thinking.
This is a title in the modular "Principles of Psychology Series", designed for A-level and other introductory courses. Cognitive psychology is a large and expanding area within psychology as a whole. However, there are certain topics, such as perception, memory, language and reasoning, which are generally regarded as being of fundamental importance. It is this core of cognitive psychology which is the focus of this book. If you have ever wondered how we perceive the world, or use language, or remember information, then this book aims to provide insights into our performance of these activities.
The core of cognitive psychology - perception, memory, language and reasoning - is the focus of this work, aiming to provide insights into our use of these complex faculties.
Sensory Systems and Perception. Attention. Memory. Language Comprehension and Production. Thinking.
This is a title in the modular "Principles of Psychology Series", designed for A-level and other introductory courses. Cognitive psychology is a large and expanding area within psychology as a whole. However, there are certain topics, such as perception, memory, language and reasoning, which are generally regarded as being of fundamental importance. It is this core of cognitive psychology which is the focus of this book. If you have ever wondered how we perceive the world, or use language, or remember information, then this book aims to provide insights into our performance of these activities.
The core of cognitive psychology - perception, memory, language and reasoning - is the focus of this work, aiming to provide insights into our use of these complex faculties.