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An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
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It features a new chapter on Problem Solving by Fernand Gobet, and includes expanded insights on neuropsychological disorders and brain imaging research, supported by numerous real-world examples and pedagogical aids such as summaries and a glossary.
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This textbook is ideal for undergraduate psychology students and those in related clinical fields seeking a solid foundation in cognitive psychology alongside an understanding of related disorders.
The fourth edition has been revised to provide a comprehensive introduction to the core topics of cognition, memory, perception, thinking, and language. It also includes chapters on clinical disorders such as agnosia, amnesia, and aphasia, providing a more balanced insight into the nature of cognition and its related disorders.
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An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: Processes and Disorders provides a comprehensive, yet accessible, overview of the field for undergraduate students. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised throughout to provide a comprehensive introduction to the core topics of cognition, including memory, perception, thinking, and language.
Uniquely, alongside coverage of normal cognitive function, the book also includes chapters on clinical disorders such as agnosia, amnesia, and aphasia. This provides a more balanced insight into the nature of cognition and its related disorders.
Key features:
- Completely revised and updated throughout to provide a comprehensive overview of current thinking in the field.
- Accessibly written by experienced textbook authors and academic experts, including Michael Eysenck and Sophie Scott.
- A new chapter on Problem Solving, written by Fernand Gobet, a leading authority in the field.
- Greater coverage of neuropsychological disorders, with additional coverage of brain imaging research.
- Features a wealth of real-world examples throughout to bring research to life.
- Specially designed textbook features, chapter summaries, further reading, and a glossary of key terms.
An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology will appeal to all students on an undergraduate psychology degree course, as well as to those studying in related clinical professions.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781138496675
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 August 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Edition: 4th edition
Illustration: 114 Line drawings, color; 54 Halftones, color; 168 Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Edited by David Groome
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 174.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 1160g
Pages: 12
About the Author
David Groome was formerly Principal Lecturer and Senior Academic in Psychology at the University of Westminster, where he worked from 1970 to 2011. He retired from teaching in 2011 but continues to carry out research and write books. His research interests include cognition and memory, and their relationship with clinical disorders. He has published a number of research papers on these topics and is the co-author of ten previous textbooks.
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