Introduction to Cognitive Psychology e-bog

An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: Processes and Disorders provides a comprehensive, yet accessible, overview of the field for undergraduate students. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised throughout to provide a comprehensive introduction to the core topics of cognition, including memory, perception, thinking, and language. Uniquely, alongside coverage of normal cognitive function, the book also includes chapters on clinical disorders such as agnosia, amnesia, and aphasia, providing a more balanced insight into the nature of cognition and its related disorders.Key features:Completely revised and updated throughout to provide a comprehensive overview of current thinking in the fieldAccessibly written by experienced textbook authors and academic experts, including Michael Eysenck and Sophie ScottA new chapter on Problem Solving, written by Fernand Gobet, a leading authority in the fielda Greater coverage of neuropsychological disorders, with additional coverage of brain imaging research Features a wealth of real-world examples throughout to bring research to lifeSpecially designed textbook features, chapter summaries, further reading, and a glossary of key termsAn Introduction to Cognitive Psychology will appeal to all students on an undergraduate psychology degree course, as well as to those studying in related clinical professions.