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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.
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this chapter you should:
- – be able to discuss the characteristics that define cognitive neuropsychology;
- – be able to describe how patient HM has developed our understanding of memory;
- – be able to analyse how patient KF has helped develop our understanding of perception; and
- – be able to think critically and creatively about how to test for specific deficits, as well as developing your teamwork through research.
Introduction
Other chapters in this book have been introduced by showing how we use cognitive processes on a daily basis: from solving problems to recognising that something is far away or paying attention to relevant information. Cognitive neuropsychology is different from those other topics such as reasoning, perception and attention. Instead of being a ...
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