Connecting the study of cognition to everyday life in an unprecedented
way, Bruce Goldstein's Cognitive Psychology gives equal treatment to
both the landmark studies and the cutting-edge research that define this
fascinating field. The text employs a wealth of concrete examples and
illustrations that help students understand the theories of
cognition - driving home both the scientific importance of the theories
and their relevance to students' daily lives. Students gain a true
understanding of the "behind the scenes" activity that happens in the
mind when humans do such seemingly simple activities as perceive,
remember, or think. Goldstein's coverage also focuses on the behavioral
and physiological approaches to cognition by including physiological
materials in every chapter and how the mind works.