Cognitive psychology /
E. Bruce Goldstein, Johanna C. Van Hooff.
- Third edition
- Australia : Cengage, 2024.
- xx, 514 pages: illustrations 26 cm
Includes bibliographic references and index
1. Introduction to cognitive psychology -- Chapter 2. Cognitive neuroscience -- Chapter 3. Perception -- Chapter 4. Attention -- Chapter 5. Short-term and working memory -- Chapter 6. Long term memory: structure -- Chapter 7. Long-term memory: encoding, retrieval and consolidation -- Chapter 8. Everyday memory and memory errors -- Chapter 9. Knowledge -- Chapter 10. Visual imagery -- Chapter 11. Language -- Chapter 12. Problem solving -- Chapter 13. Judgment, reasoning and decisions
This book is a clear, thorough introduction to the study of cognition, providing insight into psychological and physiological aspects of human behaviour. Drawing on the latest research, it guides you through all the major sub-disciplines and key concepts to help you interpret theories and give you a comprehensive understanding of the subject and its practical applications.