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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.
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.
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.
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
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Theoretische Psychologie |
| Genre: | Importe, Psychologie |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 382 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781119953210 |
| ISBN-10: | 1119953219 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Hills, Peter J
Pake, Michael |
| Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
| Maße: | 235 x 191 x 21 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Peter J Hills (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 11.04.2016 |
| Gewicht: | 0,719 kg |
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.
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
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Theoretische Psychologie |
| Genre: | Importe, Psychologie |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 382 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781119953210 |
| ISBN-10: | 1119953219 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Hills, Peter J
Pake, Michael |
| Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
| Maße: | 235 x 191 x 21 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Peter J Hills (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 11.04.2016 |
| Gewicht: | 0,719 kg |
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