Groome, David,  1946- <br/><br/>
An introduction to cognitive psychology  processes and disorders /  [electronic resource] : 
David Groome. 
 - Fourth edition. 
 - 1 online resource (512 pages) :  illustrations (black and white, and colour) 
<br/><br/> Previous edition: London: Psychology Press, 2014. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Ch1 Introduction to cognitive psychology (David Groome)Ch2 Perception (Graham Edgar, Helen Edgar, & Graham Pike)Ch3 Attention (Graham Edgar, Helen Edgar, & Elizabeth Styles)Ch4 Disorders of perception and attention (Tom Manly & Hayley Ness)Ch5 Short-term memory (David Groome & Robin Law)Ch6 Long-term memory (David Groome & Robin Law)Ch7 Disorders of memory (David Groome)Ch8 Thinking and problem-solving (Fernand Gobet)Ch9 Disorders of thinking and problem-solving (Fernand Gobet & Nicola Brace)Ch10 Language (Sophie Scott)Ch11 Disorders of language (Sophie Scott)Ch12 Cognition and emotion (Michael Eysenck) 
<br/><br/> This volume is a comprehensive introductory textbook for undergraduate students. It covers all the key areas of cognition, including perception, attention, long-term memory, working memory, thinking and language. Alongside the chapters on normal cognitive function, there are also chapters on the related clinical disorders.  An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: Processes and Disorders provides a comprehensive, yet accessible, overview of the field for undergraduate students. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised throughout to provide a comprehensive introduction to the core topics of cognition, including memory, perception, thinking, and language. Uniquely, alongside coverage of normal cognitive function, the book also includes chapters on clinical disorders such as agnosia, amnesia, and aphasia, providing a more balanced insight into the nature of cognition and its related disorders.Key features: Completely revised and updated throughout to provide a comprehensive overview of current thinking in the field Accessibly written by experienced textbook authors and academic experts, including Michael Eysenck and Sophie Scott A new chapter on Problem Solving, written by Fernand Gobet, a leading authority in the field Greater coverage of neuropsychological disorders, with additional coverage of brain imaging research Features a wealth of real-world examples throughout to bring research to life Specially designed textbook features, chapter summaries, further reading, and a glossary of key terms An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology will appeal to all students on an undergraduate psychology degree course, as well as to those studying in related clinical professions. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781351020855 (PDF ebook) :  44.99 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Cognitive psychology.<br/>Cognition disorders.<br/>Psychology.<br/>Psychology<br/>Psychological theory & schools of thought<br/>Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology<br/>Cognition & cognitive psychology<br/>Neurosciences
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BF201  / .G76 2021 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>153