Hills, Michael Pake

Cognitive Psychology For Dummies (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Demystify the core concepts of cognitive psychology Written specifically for psychology students - and not other academics - Cognitive Psychology For Dummies is an accessible and entertaining introduction to the field. Unlike the dense and jargon-laden content found in most psychology textbooks, this practical guide provides readers with easy-to-understand explanations of the fundamental elements of cognitive psychology so that they are able obtain a firm grasp of the material. Cognitive Psychology For Dummies follows the structure of a typical university course, which makes it the perfect supplement for students in need of a clear and enjoyable overview of the topic. The complexities of a field that explores internal mental processes - including the study of how people perceive, remember, think, speak, and solve problems - can be overwhelming for first-year psychology students. This practical resource cuts through the academic-speak to provide a clear understanding of the most important elements of cognitive psychology. * Obtain a practical understanding of the core concepts of cognitive psychology * Supplement required course reading with clear and easy-to-understand overviews * Gain confidence in your ability to apply your knowledge of cognitive psychology * Prepare for upcoming exams or topic discussions Cognitive Psychology For Dummies is the perfect resource for psychology students who need a clear and readable overview of the core concepts of cognitive psychology.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. März 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119953906
• Artikelnr.: 44875241

Autorenporträt

Dr Peter J. Hills, PhD, is a principal lecturer and Head of Education in psychology at Bournemouth University. Dr J Michael Pake is a senior lecturer in Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Cognitive Psychology 5 Chapter 1: Understanding Cognition: How You Think, See, Speak and Are! 7 Chapter 2: Studying Cognitive Psychology Means Studying the Everyday 19 Chapter 3: Improving Academic Performance with Cognitive Psychology 27 Part II: Attending to the Subtleties of Perception 41 Chapter 4: Perceiving the World around You 43 Chapter 5: Seeing How People See Depth and Colour 63 Chapter 6: Recognising Objects and People 81 Chapter 7: Atten
hut! Paying Attention to Attention 99 Part III: Minding Your Memory 115 Chapter 8: Where Did I Put My Keys? Short
Term Memory 117 Chapter 9: You Don't Remember Our Wedding Day? Long
Term Memory 135 Chapter 10: Knowing about Knowledge 153 Chapter 11: Discovering Why You Forget Things 167 Chapter 12: Memorising in the Real World 179 Part IV: Communicating What Your Brain Thinks about Language 191 Chapter 13: Communicating the Extraordinary Nature of Language 193 Chapter 14: Studying the Structure of Language 211 Chapter 15: Talking about Language Perception and Production 225 Chapter 16: Discovering the Links between Language and Thought 239 Part V: Thinking Your Way around Thought 253 Chapter 17: Uncovering How People Solve Problems 255 Chapter 18: Thinking Logically about Reasoning 267 Chapter 19: Making Up Your Mind: Decision-Making 281 Chapter 20: Thinking Clearly about the Role of Emotions 293 Part VI: The Part of Tens 311 Chapter 21: Studying Patients with Brain Damage 313 Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Writing Successful Research Reports 321 Chapter 23: Busting Ten Cognitive Psychology Myths 329 Index 335