An essential introduction to the cognitive sciences which examines both historical and contemporary research findings of the core cognitive science disciplines.

Takes an integrated, cross-cultural approach that weaves various developmental and neuroscience research into every chapter. This book includes separate chapters on bilingualism and sign language and offers integrated coverage of the social aspects of language acquisition and language use.

A clear introduction to the principles of using computational and mathematical models in psychology and cognitive science.

The book takes a unique cultural approach, as it brings in personal case studies and narratives of a variety of individuals and cultures from around the globe. It contains various self-assessment tools and questionnaires that will aid students and practitioners in examining their own attitudes and beliefs and help challenge current assumptions.

Cybercognition explores the ideas of technology addiction, brain training and much more, and will provide readers with a guide to understanding concepts related to the online world.

Cybercognition explores the ideas of technology addiction, brain training and much more, and will provide readers with a guide to understanding concepts related to the online world.

Part of the Revisiting the Classic Studies series, this book traces 14 ground-breaking studies by researchers such as Hans Eysenck, Raymond Cattell, Ernest Tupes and Raymond Christal to re-examine and reflect on their findings and engage in a lively discussion of the subsequent work that they have inspired.

Hoe functioneert een mens? Die vraag is even oud als de mensheid zelf. Toch is het pas sinds het einde van de 19e eeuw dat er systematisch onderzoek wordt gedaan naar de processen die ons functioneren bepalen. Hoe nemen we onze omgeving waar? Hoe selecteren we uit de veelheid van omgevingsprikkels welke relevant zijn? Waarom reageren we op een bepaalde manier, terwijl er talloze andere reacties mogelijk zijn? Welke rol speelt taal in onze communicatie en hoe kunnen we een en ander nog represe...

Presenting both human and nonhuman animal research, this text provides an easy-to-read introduction to the psychology of learning.

Takes readers through the whole CBT research process step-by-step as well as giving them a broader context for why research is important and how to use it in their work Â