Fundamentals of Cognition

ISBN-10: 1848720718
ISBN-13: 9781848720718
Series: Fundamentals of Cognition
Category: Cognition
Language: English
Published: 2012
Author: Michael W. Eysenck

Description

Is it possible to learn something without being aware of it? How does emotion influence the way we think? How can we improve our memory? Fundamentals of Cognition 2nd edition is a basic, reader-friendly introduction to the key cognitive processes we use to interact successfully with the world around us. Our abilities in attention, perception, learning, memory, language, problem solving, thinking, and reasoning are all vitally important in enabling us to cope with everyday life. Understanding these processes through the study of cognitive psychology is essential for understanding human behavior. This new edition has been extensively updated and revised, with an emphasis on making it even more accessible for introductory students. Several new textbook features, including 'In the Real World' case studies, and research activities, make it easy for students to engage fully with the material. The book includes comprehensive coverage of all the key topics in cognition, and provides a perfect balance between traditional approaches to cognition and cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience and cognitive neuropsychology. It is the most up-to-date textbook in cognitive psychology, and now includes a substantial amount of research from the last 5 years. The book has been written very much with introductory-level students in mind, and can be read with ease by those with no previous knowledge of cognitive psychology. However, it also includes directions for more detailed and advanced study. This excellent overview will be essential reading for all students of cognitive psychology and related areas such as clinical psychology. Instructors who adopt the book will be able to access a wealth of online teaching resources.

Get the book

Other editions

Fundamentals of Cognition
- 2023
- - pages
- Paperback
- -
Fundamentals of Cognition
- 2012
- - pages
- Paperback
- -
Fundamentals of Cognition
- 2023-09-12
- 648 pages
- Ebook
- Taylor & Francis
Fundamentals of Cognition
- 2018-01-29
- 568 pages
- Ebook
- Routledge

Similar books

Time, Space, and Number in Physics and Psychology (Psychology Revivals)
By William R. Uttal
Originally published in 2008 this book is William R. Uttal's 26th book on various topics in scientific psychology and presents the author's controversial view of the relationship between brain images and cognitive processes.
Cognitive Psychology: Pearson New International Edition: Mind and Brain
By Edward E. Smith, Stephen M. Kosslyn
Now, in this text's first edition, these issues have been addressed.
Academic Instruction in Early Childhood: Challenge Or Pressure?
By Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Leslie Rescorla, Marion C. Hyson
Academic Instruction in Early Childhood: Challenge Or Pressure?
Phase Transitions in Grey Matter: Brain Architecture and Mind Dynamics
By Joaquín Marro, Joaquín J. Torres
A serious review of live issues in science - from interaction and correlation to emergence, scale invariance, attractors, noise and chaos-this book demonstrates their relevance to intelligence and consciousness.
Applying the Science of Learning
By Richard E. Mayer
This text explores the scientific relationship between learning, instruction, and assessment with a concise and bold approach.
Cognition
By Mark H. Ashcraft
A major section in the introductory chapters provides background information on neurons and the brain, so even students without formal coursework on the biological basis of cognition will be prepared for the cognitive neuroscience coverage ...
Thinking, Fast and Slow
By Daniel Kahneman
In this absolutely amazing book, he shares a lifetime's worth of wisdom presented in a manner that is simple and engaging, but nonetheless stunningly profound. This book is a must read for anyone with a curious mind.
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Mind: A Tribute to Michael S. Gazzaniga
By Michael S. Gazzaniga
These essays on a range of topics in the cognitive neurosciences report on the progress in the field over the twenty years of its existence and reflect the many groundbreaking scientific contributions and enduring influence of Michael ...
On the Nature of Consciousness: Cognitive, Phenomenological, and Transpersonal Perspectives
By Stanley Rothman, Althea K. Nagai, Harry T. Hunt
This book pursues an inquiry into consciousness that ranges from ancient Greece to empirical neuro-psychology to the experiential traditions of introspection and meditation.
Teorías del aprendizaje
By Dale H. Schunk
... que reporto en este libro recibió el respaldo de la Fundación Spencer , la Fundación Nacional Estadounidense para la ... en Montgomery ; Joanne B. Engel , de la Universidad Estatal de Oregon ; Verne C. Kennan , de la Universidad de ...