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1 online resource (384 pages) |
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--for dummies |
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--For dummies.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Part I. Getting started with cognitive psychology. Understanding cognition: how you think, see, speak and are! ; Studying cognitive psychology means studying the everyday ; Improving academic performance with cognitive psychology -- Part II. Attending to the subtleties of perception. Perceiving the world around you ; Seeing how people see depth and colour ; Recognising objects and people ; Atten-hut! Paying attention to attention -- Part III. Minding your memory. Where did I put my keys? Short-term memory ; You don't remember our wedding day? Long-term memory ; Knowing about knowledge ; Discovering why you forget things ; Memorising in the real world -- Part IV. Communicating what your brain thinks about language. Communicating the extraordinary nature of language ; Studying the structure of language ; Talking about language perception and production ; Discovering the links between language and thought -- Part V. Thinking your way around thought. Uncovering how people solve problems ; Thinking logically about reasoning ; Making up your mind: decision-making ; Thinking clearly about the role of emotions -- Part VI. The part of tens. Studying patients with brain damage ; Ten tips for writing successful research reports ; Busting ten cognitive psychology myths -- Index |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 06, 2016) |
| Subject |
Cognitive psychology.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Cognitive Psychology.
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SCIENCE -- Cognitive Science.
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Cognitive Psychology & Cognition.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
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Cognitive Psychology & Cognition.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
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Cognitive psychology
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Psychology.
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Psychology.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Pake, J. Michael, author
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| ISBN |
9781119953913 |
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111995391X |
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1119953901 |
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9781119953906 |
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