Cognitive Psychology

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This best-selling student handbook has established itself as the go-to cognitive psychology textbook due to its academic rigor and accessibility. The sixth edition builds on this reputation with substantial updates reflecting recent developments, particularly in cognitive neuroscience. It merges traditional approaches with cutting-edge insights, offering a comprehensive overview of key areas such as perception, attention, memory, language, problem solving, and reasoning, along with applied topics like everyday memory. New features include full-color illustrations, increased emphasis on cognitive neuroscience, a new chapter on Cognition and Emotion, and a dedicated chapter on Consciousness. There is also expanded coverage of applied topics, such as recovered memories and emotion regulation, and a focus on individual differences in long-term memory and reasoning. The textbook is designed to engage students with useful features like key terms, chapter summaries, and suggestions for further reading. Authored by a leading figure in psychology, it remains essential for undergraduate psychology students and beneficial for those in computer science, education, linguistics, physiology, and medicine. Supplementary materials, including a PowerPoint lecture course and an interactive Student Learning Program, will be available free of charge to qualifying adopters, enhancing the learning experience with multimedia resources and active r