Cognition /
Farmer, Thomas A.
Cognition / Thomas A. Farmer and Margaret W. Matlin. - Eleventh edition. - xiii, 288 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction to cognitive psychology -- 2. Visual and auditory recognition -- 3. Attention and consciousness -- 4. Working memory -- 5. Long-term memory -- 6. Memory strategies and metacognition -- 7. Mental imaginary and cognitive maps -- 8. General knowledge -- 9. Language I: introduction to language and language comprehension -- 10. Language II: language production and bilingualism -- 11. Problem solving and creativity -- 12. Deductive reasoning and decision making -- 13. Cognitive development throughout the lifespan -- Bibliographical references -- Index
"The study of human cognitive processes provides insight into why we act or react and can help us predict future behaviors. In Cognition, authors Thomas Farmer and Margaret Matlin present an engaging and highly relatable examination of how these processes work, and how they are responsible for the way we percieve and interpret the world around us. Broad in scope without sacrificing depth of detail, this text emphasizes the link between conceptual cognitive psychology and real-world experience: case studies, current trends, and historical perspectives merge to provide a comprehensive uderstanding of core principles and theories."--
978-1-119-89171-0
COGNITION.
BF 311 F37 2023
Cognition / Thomas A. Farmer and Margaret W. Matlin. - Eleventh edition. - xiii, 288 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction to cognitive psychology -- 2. Visual and auditory recognition -- 3. Attention and consciousness -- 4. Working memory -- 5. Long-term memory -- 6. Memory strategies and metacognition -- 7. Mental imaginary and cognitive maps -- 8. General knowledge -- 9. Language I: introduction to language and language comprehension -- 10. Language II: language production and bilingualism -- 11. Problem solving and creativity -- 12. Deductive reasoning and decision making -- 13. Cognitive development throughout the lifespan -- Bibliographical references -- Index
"The study of human cognitive processes provides insight into why we act or react and can help us predict future behaviors. In Cognition, authors Thomas Farmer and Margaret Matlin present an engaging and highly relatable examination of how these processes work, and how they are responsible for the way we percieve and interpret the world around us. Broad in scope without sacrificing depth of detail, this text emphasizes the link between conceptual cognitive psychology and real-world experience: case studies, current trends, and historical perspectives merge to provide a comprehensive uderstanding of core principles and theories."--
978-1-119-89171-0
COGNITION.
BF 311 F37 2023
