Author(s): Peter J. Hills (Author), Michael Pake (Author)
Publisher: For Dummies
Publication Date: April 18, 2016
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 384 pages
ISBN-10: 1119953219
ISBN-13: 9781119953210
Book Description
Demystify 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.
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From the Inside Flap
Learn to:
Grasp the fundamentals of cognitive psychology
Apply key concepts concerning perception, memory, language and thought
Write better research reports
Demystify the core concepts of cognitive psychology
Written specifically for psychology students and professionals, this hands-on guide provides an accessible and entertaining introduction to the field of cognitive psychology. Unlike the dense and jargon-laden content found in most psychology textbooks, it offers easy-to-understand explanations of the fundamental elements of cognitive psychology, giving you a firm grasp of the material.
Put the ‘fun’ in fundamentals get a fascinating introduction to the field of cognitive psychology, from its history and relationship to other areas of psychology to how it’s now studied
Go cerebral discover how cognitive psychology can be applied in the real world and find useful pointers for how you can use it to aid your learning
It’s all about perception grasp how sensation, visual perception, object processing and attention play a major role in psychology
Forget about it understand how short and long-term memory work, why we don’t remember everything we’ve learnt and how critical aspects of everyday memory function
Something to talk about find out the role that language and thought play in cognitive abilities
Open the book and find:
Cognitive models that are used to explain rationality
How humans solve simple and complex problems
The cognitive processes involved in making decisions
How emotion affects thought
Ten eye-opening case studies
Do’s and don’ts for writing research reports
From the Back Cover
Learn to:
Grasp the fundamentals of cognitive psychology
Apply key concepts concerning perception, memory, language and thought
Write better research reports
Demystify the core concepts of cognitive psychology
Written specifically for psychology students and professionals, this hands-on guide provides an accessible and entertaining introduction to the field of cognitive psychology. Unlike the dense and jargon-laden content found in most psychology textbooks, it offers easy-to-understand explanations of the fundamental elements of cognitive psychology, giving you a firm grasp of the material.
Put the ‘fun’ in fundamentals get a fascinating introduction to the field of cognitive psychology, from its history and relationship to other areas of psychology to how it’s now studied
Go cerebral discover how cognitive psychology can be applied in the real world and find useful pointers for how you can use it to aid your learning
It’s all about perception grasp how sensation, visual perception, object processing and attention play a major role in psychology
Forget about it understand how short and long-term memory work, why we don’t remember everything we’ve learnt and how critical aspects of everyday memory function
Something to talk about find out the role that language and thought play in cognitive abilities
Open the book and find:
Cognitive models that are used to explain rationality
How humans solve simple and complex problems
The cognitive processes involved in making decisions
How emotion affects thought
Ten eye-opening case studies
Do’s and don’ts for writing research reports
About the Author
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.
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