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Cognition: Exploring the Science of the Mind, Third Edition

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I used Reisberg's book as the textbook for my students. I like several aspects of this book: (1) distribution of the content: Reisberg has given each subfield of cognitive psychology a fair share of pages; (2) coherence: a coherent theoretical framework runs through many chapters; (3) proper evaluation of cognitive studies: this textbook makes proper evaluation to merits and drawbacks of different studies cited and does not just list major findings. A significant setback of this textbook is its lack of neuroscience materials. Studies using neuroscience techniques (e.g., fMRI/PET, MEG/ERP, neuropsychology, single-unit recording) have significantly enhanced our understanding of human cognition, yet there is nearly no coverage of these studies. Still, this is perhaps the best textbook available for students of cognitive psychology.

Dr. Reisberg has provided a good introduction to the core issues facing cognitive psychology. He presents with clarity the crucial experiments that have shaped questions and research regarding pattern recognition, categorization, problem solving, language, and especially memory. Most importantly he is not content to give only one view, but offers alternatives which the interested reader may seek out. The chapters on memory are some of the strongest, as are the topics on judgment and decision making. Psycholinguistics is given only one chapter, but that is to be expected since that field merits its own book.

This extraordinarily well-written book provides an invaluable introduction into the field of cognitive psychology. It is written in a clear, lucid and accessible way that facilitates reading and comprehension. Cognitive psychology is extremely interesting and insightful. It deals with concepts like memory, recognition, problem-solving and perception. Reisberg is a very proficient and eloquent author that supports the theories with empirical evidence and numerous experiments which clearly show the methods that psychologists use in their studies. This is without doubt the most meticulous, comprehensive and at the same time clear book on the subject matter.

Written with clarity and eloquence, this text emphasizes the empirical nature of the field and never "dumbs down" the material. Its very scholarly for a basic text. Finally, Dan Reisberg would never let anyone call him Dr. Reisberg.

I bought this book for my Cog Psych class, and I actually like it. The author really knows how to make a text book interesting. The main topics I am reading about now deal with memory and memory processes, and all if it has been useful - I've even picked up a few study hints. It also talks a lot about different experiments and tests done in the past, which was really interesting. For a text book, it's actually not bad. I'd recommend it for anyone who is taking a class that is similar and you aren't sure if you want to get the book - do it, it's worth it.

Reisberg has written a book that very clearly explains cognition. I highly recommend this book to anyone that needs a practical reference about cogniton.

Used, highlights annoying, not disclosed, but the text serves its purpose. Detailed Chapters explaining the brain's function, mind, memory, cognition.

I ordered this textbook for school. It was way cheaper than getting it at the bookstore. Also, the seller was more than happy to answer any of my questions (in short time too). Overall I was satisfied with this seller and plan on buying from them again.

This textbook is a fairly good introduction to cognitive psychology, but is way too dense. By that, I don't mean it talks about stuff too much, but it talks too much in general. Depth is good, but without illustrations, the text and meaning doesn't come up. All 500 pages of this book are primarily text, and thus it is boring. And when you consider each chapter is 40 pages long, no illustrations, or at least very little pictures and diagrams, doesn't really help you gain an interest in the ideas the textbook tries to present to you.