Description
Book SynopsisComprises an introduction to human cognition and focuses on the key topics of perception and attention, individual differences, memory, reading, thinking and problem-solving, and the production and perception of language.
Trade Review"A well-researched and well -presented book which takes an interesting approach to cognitive psychology .... It seems to me a very good book for students taking first-year psychology courses at university either as psychology majors or as subsidiary students."
Professor Martin Conway, University of Bristol "Overall I thought that the book was enjoyable to read, well written, and reasonably comprehensive in its coverage." Tim J Perfect, Perception
Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements.
1. Introduction.
Part I: Elements of Cognition:.
2. Memory.
3. Vision.
4. Language.
5. Attention.
6. Skill.
Part II: Using Cognition:.
7. Remembering.
8. Planning and Acting.
9. Reading.
10. Problem Solving and Decision Making.
Part III: Modelling Cognition:.
11. Artificial Intelligence.
12. Cognitive Neuropsychology.
13. Connectionism.
References.
Index.
