The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of the field of cognitive psychlogy. The book summarizes experimental research in cognitive psychology, discusses the mojor theories in the field, and attempts to relate the research and theories to cognitive tasks that people encounter in their daily lives--for example, reading, driving, studying, judging advertising claims, evaluating legal testimony, solving problems in the classroom, and making medical decisions.
Part One Information-Processing Stages
Part Two Repersentation and Organization of knowledge
Part Three Complex Cognitive Skills