Cognition: Theories and Applications

Cognition: Theories and Applications
ISBN-10
1544392362
ISBN-13
9781544392363
Series
Cognition
Category
Psychology
Pages
520
Language
English
Published
2022-02-11
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Author
Stephen K. Reed

Description

Now published by SAGE! A classic text for the undergraduate Cognitive Psychology course, Cognition: Theories and Applications provides an overview of the origins of this experimental field and makes connections with our current understanding of cognitive processes through deep dives into classic and current research findings. Author Stephen K. Reed offers streamlined coverage of classic and contemporary theories, an emphasis on real world applications, and an easy-to-follow explanatory style that demonstrates how cognitive processes are connected. This fully-revised Tenth Edition includes a new, standalone chapter dedicated to Action; full-color visuals; and new research findings in the areas of cognitive neuroscience, linguistics, and robotics. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Contact your SAGE representative to request a demo. Digital Option / Courseware SAGE Vantage is an intuitive digital platform that delivers this text’s content and course materials in a learning experience that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools, all carefully designed to ignite student engagement and drive critical thinking. Built with you and your students in mind, it offers simple course set-up and enables students to better prepare for class. Learn more. Assignable Video with Assessment Assignable video (available with SAGE Vantage) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life. Watch a sample video now. LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. Learn more.

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