Understanding Cognition provides a lively, accessible and thorough introduction to this exciting and rapidly developing brannch of psychology. It is intended primarily for first year undergraduates, and for pre-degree students who seek a deeper appreciation of contemporary cognitive psychology. The book is divided into three sections, which cover: the major structures, processing systems and mental operations involved in memory, perception, attention, skills and language; cognition in action; and approaches to modelling cognition, including cognitive neuropsychology and connectionist approaches. Learning is supported throughout through the inclusion of reading lists, discussion questions, activities and case studies.
About the Author
Peter J. Hampson is Statutory Lecturer in the Department of Applied Psychology at University College Cork.
Peter E. Morris is Professor of Psychology at the University of Lancaster.
Features
An accessible, low-level text which provides a comprehensive introduction
Features support for teachers and students in the form of reading lists, discussion questions, activities and case studies
Large format, easy to read text with lots of illustrations and examples.
