Cognitive Psychology for Dummies - (For Dummies (Lifestyle)) by Peter J Hills & Michael Pake (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Written specifically for psychology students and professionals, this hands-on guide provides an accessible and entertaining introduction to the field of cognitive psychology. Unlike the dense and jargon-laden content found in most psychology textbooks, it offers easy-to-understand explanations of the fundamental elements of cognitive psychology, giving you a firm grasp of the material."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Demystify the core concepts of cognitive psychology</b> <p>Written specifically for psychology students - and not other academics - <i>Cognitive Psychology For Dummies</i> is an accessible and entertaining introduction to the field. Unlike the dense and jargon-laden content found in most psychology textbooks, this practical guide provides readers with easy-to-understand explanations of the fundamental elements of cognitive psychology so that they are able obtain a firm grasp of the material.</p> <p><i>Cognitive Psychology For Dummies</i> follows the structure of a typical university course, which makes it the perfect supplement for students in need of a clear and enjoyable overview of the topic. The complexities of a field that explores internal mental processes - including the study of how people perceive, remember, think, speak, and solve problems - can be overwhelming for first-year psychology students. This practical resource cuts through the academic-speak to provide a clear understanding of the most important elements of cognitive psychology.</p> <ul> <li>Obtain a practical understanding of the core concepts of cognitive psychology</li> <li>Supplement required course reading with clear and easy-to-understand overviews</li> <li>Gain confidence in your ability to apply your knowledge of cognitive psychology</li> <li>Prepare for upcoming exams or topic discussions</li> </ul> <p><i>Cognitive Psychology For Dummies</i> is the perfect resource for psychology students who need a clear and readable overview of the core concepts of cognitive psychology.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b><i>Learn to: </i></b> <ul> <li>Grasp the fundamentals of cognitive psychology</li> <li>Apply key concepts concerning perception, memory, language and thought</li> <li>Write better research reports</li> </ul> <p><b>Demystify the core concepts of cognitive psychology</b> <p>Written specifically for psychology students and professionals, this hands-on guide provides an accessible and entertaining introduction to the field of cognitive psychology. Unlike the dense and jargon-laden content found in most psychology textbooks, it offers easy-to-understand explanations of the fundamental elements of cognitive psychology, giving you a firm grasp of the material. <ul> <li><b>Put the 'fun' in fundamentals</b> -- get a fascinating introduction to the field of cognitive psychology, from its history and relationship to other areas of psychology to how it's now studied</li> <li><b>Go cerebral</b> -- discover how cognitive psychology can be applied in the real world and find useful pointers for how you can use it to aid your learning</li> <li><b>It's all about perception</b> -- grasp how sensation, visual perception, object processing and attention play a major role in psychology</li> <li><b>Forget about it</b> -- understand how short and long-term memory work, why we don't remember everything we've learnt and how critical aspects of everyday memory function</li> <li><b>Something to talk about</b> -- find out the role that language and thought play in cognitive abilities</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find: </b> <ul> <li>Cognitive models that are used to explain rationality</li> <li>How humans solve simple and complex problems</li> <li>The cognitive processes involved in making decisions</li> <li>How emotion affects thought</li> <li>Ten eye-opening case studies</li> <li>Do's and don'ts for writing research reports</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Dr Peter J. Hills, PhD, </b> is a principal lecturer and Head of Education in psychology at Bournemouth University. <b>Dr J Michael Pake</b> is a senior lecturer in Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University.
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