Focuses on the theories that underlie cognitive phenomena as well as empirical data that establishes a traditional, information processing approach to cognitive psychology. This structure allows undergraduates to discover the direct relevance of cognitive psychology to many of their daily activities. The text incorporates unparalleled scholarship in a distinctive clear voice that allows for the emphasis of both contemporary and classical research through real-life examples and experiments. Revised and updated throughout to maintain a high degree of currency and accuracy, content reflects the ever-evolving field and is made relevant to students' lives through the inclusion of popular articles from well-known magazines and newspapers.
Part 1 Information-Processing Stages
1. Introduction
2. Pattern Recognition
3. Attention
4. Short-Term Working Memory
5. Long-TErm Memory
Part 2 Representation and Organization of Knowledge
6. Memory Codes
7. Visual Images
8. Categorization
9. Semantic Organization
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