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Reed's (San Diego State U.) text places a greater emphasis on the application of cognitive psychology than is typically found in an undergraduate text, and includes many magazine and newspaper clippings on contemporary topics. New material in the sixth edition includes identifying faces of other races, organizational principles in viewing 3-D objects, attentional distractions, the use of cell phones while driving, bilingual memory retrieval, categorization of people, risk dimensions influencing the sale of lottery tickets, and jury decision making. A separate, paperback study guide is packaged with the textbook. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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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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