Cognition: Theory and Applications (with Study Guide and InfoTrac) (Available Titles CengageNOW)

Stephen K. Reed

ISBN 10: 0534608671 ISBN 13: 9780534608675

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

Instead of focusing on empirical data, COGNITION focuses on the theories that underlie cognitive phenomena. The text features lucid authorship, accurate coverage, a minimum of jargon, a balance of classic and contemporary research, and a variety of concrete examples from real life and experiments. At the same time, a logical organization and thoughtful transitions help students see the interrelated nature of the topics and themes that comprise this evolving field. Where helpful, cognitive neuroscience coverage is included in discussion of debates about normal processes, interruptions of cognitive function, and other areas. Each chapter concludes with critical thinking questions and a reference to COGLAB (an interactive, online laboratory where students can run demonstrations, as well as collect and analyze data). The text is automatically packaged with a FREE Study Guide that helps students review and test their mastery.

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About the Author

Stephen K. Reed is currently professor of psychology and a member of the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education at San Diego State University. He has also taught at Florida Atlantic University (1980-1988) and at Case Western Reserve University (1971-1980). After receiving his BS in psychology from the University of Wisconsin in 1966 and his Ph.D in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1970, Dr. Reed worked as an NIH postdoctoral fellow at the Laboratory of Experimental Psychology at the University of Sussex, Brighton, England. His research on problem solving, carried out in part through grants from NIMH, the National Science Foundation, and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, has been extensively published in numerous journals, including Cognition and Instruction; Cognitive Psychology; The Journal of Experimental Psychology : Learning, Memory, and Cognition; and Memory and Cognition. He is the author or numerous articles and books, including Psychological Processes in Pattern Recognition (Academic Press, 1973) and Word Problems: Research and Curriculum Reform (Erlbaum, 1999).

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534608671
• ISBN 13: 9780534608675
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 432