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“Clear explanations and illustrations clearly define concepts. The text also contains a range of useful tasks to support student engagement and recognition of possible application. The critical thinking activities are also well organised to support students to develop analytical approaches.” - Julie Prentice, Department of Childhood Studies, Canterbury Christ Church University This accessible text addresses the core knowledge domain of cognitive psychology, with focused coverage of the central concepts, research and debates in this key area. The engaging text provides detailed information on thinking and reasoning, learning and memory, language, perception, attention, and consciousness. A final chapter examines cognitive neuropsychology. There is an emphasis on the way the properties of cognition relate to our everyday lives. Learning features including case studies, research summaries, short review questions and assignment topics, are provided throughout to aid students’ understanding and promote a critical approach. In addition extended critical thinking and skill builder activities develop the reader's higher level skills.
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this chapter you should:
- - be able to describe the key features of cognitive psychology;
- - be able to discuss different methods used to study cognition;
- - be able to analyse whether a claim is scientific;
- - be able to reflect upon your own assumptions about science, and use information technology to learn about new cognitive research.
Introduction
There were two main aims in writing this book. The first was to inform you about the many exciting research findings and theories that have developed within the broad field of study known as ‘cognitive psychology’ – a world that, in my opinion, is currently as incredibly diverse, stimulating and exciting now as it was at its first inception (if ...
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