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9780134003320

Cognitive Psychology Applying The Science of the Mind

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  • ISBN13:

    9780134003320

  • ISBN10:

    0134003322

  • Edition: 4th
  • Copyright: 2016-09-20
  • Publisher: Pearson
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Summary

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book.

For courses in Cognitive Psychology

Bringing the science of cognition to life through real-world examples and applications
Cognitive Psychology: Applying the Science of the Mind helps students see the relevance of the science of cognition to their everyday lives. Authors Bridget and Gregory Robinson-Riegler present clear yet rigorous descriptions of key empirical findings and theoretical principles accompanied by real-world examples that bring cognitive psychology to life. Throughout the Fourth Edition, the authors present expanded and updated coverage of key topics areas such as perception, memory, and language, ensuring an up-to-date learning experience for students.

NOTE: This ISBN is for a Pearson Books a la Carte edition: a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf text. In addition to the flexibility offered by this format, Books a la Carte editions offer students great value, as they cost significantly less than a bound textbook.

Cognitive Psychology: Applying the Science of the Mind, Fourth Edition is also available via REVEL™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.

Author Biography

Dr. Bridget Robinson-Riegler received her Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Purdue University, and has taught Cognitive Psychology and Research Methods for 20 years at Augsburg College. She has published a number of articles in leading journals, primarily on memory. She has authored or co-authored instructor’s manuals for introductory psychology and psychology of aging.

Dr. Gregory L. Robinson-Riegler received his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Purdue University, and has taught Cognitive Psychology for 25 years at the University of St. Thomas. He has co-authored research articles in several leading journals, primarily on memory. In addition, he has co-authored instructor’s manuals for two introductory psychology texts.

Table of Contents

1. Cognition as the Study of Information Processing
2. Perception and Consciousness
3. Mechanisms of Attention
4. Immediate Memory
5. Concepts and Categories of Object Recognition
6. Basic Processes in Long-Term Memory
7. The Reconstructive Nature of Memory
8. Autobiographical Memory
9. Basic Issues in Language and Speech Processing
10. Reading and Comprehending Text
11. Judgments and Decisions
12. Problem Solving

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