Discover how the brain processes the world around us in this accessible introduction to cognitive psychology, written by psychologist and educator, Dr Shona Saul.
Cognitive psychology is at the heart of the human experience and helps explain why we perceive the world as we do. This beginner's guide draws on the latest scientific research to present this hugely important subject in a new and exciting manner and brings the subject to life for the general reader. Learn the difference between short- and long-term memory, understand how the brain processes language, discover what consciousness really is and much more.
Topics discussed include: • Visual Perception • Attention • Memory and Learning • Language • Reasoning and Decision-Making
Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries, Knowledge in a Nutshell: Cognitive Psychology is perfect for the non-expert, taking the complexities of the science of the mind and making them easy to understand.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The critically-acclaimed Knowledge in a Nutshell series provides accessible and engaging introductions to wide-ranging topics, written by experts in their fields.
By:
Shona Saul Imprint: Arcturus Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 135mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 310g ISBN:9781398839533 ISBN 10: 1398839531 Series:Knowledge in a Nutshell Pages: 240 Publication Date:15 January 2025 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Primary
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Shona Saul has been teaching psychology for more than 30 years at both the undergraduate and school level. She holds a PhD in Psychology, is a chartered psychologist and an associate fellow of the British Psychological Society.