Cognitive Psychology - Studying the Mind
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- Synopsis
- The book "Cognitive Psychology: Studying the Mind" provides an overview of the evolution and principles of cognitive psychology. It discusses how cognitive psychology investigates mental processes, such as memory, perception, attention, and decision-making, which are central to our understanding of the mind. The text highlights key experiments and theories that shaped the field, starting with early contributions from figures like Donders and Ebbinghaus, who studied reaction time and memory, respectively. The book also covers the rise of behaviorism in the early 20th century, its limitations, and the eventual cognitive revolution spurred by the advent of computers and the information-processing model. This revolution renewed focus on understanding the inner workings of the mind and introduced new approaches like artificial intelligence and brain imaging, offering fresh insights into human cognition.
- Copyright:
- 2019
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 425 Pages
- Publisher:
- Cengage Learning
- Date of Addition:
- 09/10/24
- Copyrighted By:
- Cengage Learning
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- Yes
- Categories:
- Reference, Psychology
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.