Fundamentals of Cognition 2nd Edition

by Eysenck; Michael

• ISBN13: 9781848720718
• ISBN10: 1848720718
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2012-01-19
• Publisher: Psychology Pres

Summary

Is it possible to learn something new without being aware of it? How do our memories work? How do we decide what choices to make? 㬬 Fundamentals of Cognition, 2ndeditionis a basic, reader-friendly introduction to the key cognitive processes that allow us to make sense of the world around us. Whether we are aware of their workings or not, our abilities in attention, perception, learning, memory, language, problem solving, thinking and reasoning are all necessary in enabling us to cope with everyday life. Understanding these processes through the study of cognitive psychology is therefore essential for understanding human behaviour. 㬬 This new edition has been extensively updated and revised, with particular emphasis on making it even more accessible for introductory students. Several new textbook features, including '¬ÜIn the Real World'¬" text boxes, case studies and research activities, help students to fully engage with the material. The book includes comprehensive coverage of all the key topics in cognition and offers a perfect balance between the classic experiments and cutting-edge research and theoretical developments. Traditional approaches in cognition are combined with cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience and a focus on cognitive neuropsychology to create a thorough, up-to-date evaluation of the field. 㬬 Written with introductory-level students in mind, it can be read easily by those with no previous knowledge of cognitive psychology. However, it also includes directions for more detailed and advanced study. This excellent overview will be essential reading for all students in cognitive psychology and related areas such as clinical psychology. 㬬 This edition is accompanied by a rich array of online multimedia materials, which will be made available to qualifying adopters and their students completely free of charge.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology	p. 2
Introduction	p. 3
History of cognitive psychology	p. 6
Contemporary cognitive psychology	p. 12
Structure of the book	p. 27
Perception	p. 30
Introduction	p. 31
Perceptual organization	p. 32
Pattern recognition	p. 35
Visual object recognition	p. 41
Face recognition	p. 48
Visual imagery and visual perception	p. 53
Perception and action	p. 62
In sight but out of mind	p. 66
Does perception require conscious awareness?	p. 71
Auditory perception	p. 75
Attention and Consciousness	p. 82
Introduction	p. 83
Selective auditory attention	p. 84
Selective visual attention	p. 87
Disorders of visual attention	p. 94
Visual search	p. 96
Multitasking	p. 102
Consciousness	p. 107
Short-Term and Working Memory	p. 118
Introduction	p. 119
Short-term memory	p. 120
Working memory	p. 127
Working memory capacity	p. 136
Learning and Long-Term Memory	p. 142
Introduction	p. 143
Levels of processing	p. 144
Implicit learning	p. 148
Long-term memory systems	p. 154
Amnesia	p. 163
Forgetting	p. 169
Misremembering	p. 176
Everyday Memory	p. 180
Introduction	p. 181
Autobiographical memory	p. 183
Eyewitness testimony	p. 192
Prospective memory	p. 199
Memory expertise	p. 205
General Knowledge	p. 214
Introduction	p. 215
Concept organization in semantic memory	p. 220
Organization of concepts	p. 225
Using concepts	p. 232
Schemas	p. 235
Understanding Language	p. 242
Introduction	p. 243
Reading: Basic processes	p. 246
Speech perception: Basic processes	p. 254
Understanding sentences	p. 258
Understanding discourse	p. 265
Language Production	p. 276
Introduction	p. 277
Speech production: Communication	p. 279
Stages of speech production	p. 288
Writing	p. 297
. Problem Solving	p. 308
Introduction	p. 309
How useful is past experience?	p. 312
Does insight exist?	p. 315
Problem-solving strategies	p. 322
Hypothesis testing and science	p. 328
Expertise	p. 333
Judgment, Decision Making, and Reasoning	p. 342
Introduction	p. 343
Judgment	p. 344
Decision making	p. 357
Complex decision making	p. 364
Deductive reasoning	p. 367
Informal reasoning	p. 377
Are humans rational?	p. 381
Cognition and Emotion	p. 384
Introduction	p. 385
How does cognition influence emotion?	p. 387
Emotion regulation	p. 393
Effects of emotion on cognition	p. 396
Anxiety and cognitive biases	p. 407
Appendix	p. 414
Glossary	p. 417
References	p. 425
Author index	p. 469
Subject index	p. 483
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