Cognitive Psychology In and Out of the Laboratory (with InfoTrac ) [Hardcover]

Kathleen M. Galotti (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0534600840 | ISBN-13: 978-0534600846 | Publication Date: July 21, 2003 | Edition: 3

Kathleen Galotti's text led the way in emphasizing the applied side of cognitive psychology. The title of the book emphasizes its "in and out" of the laboratory focus, which includes cross-cultural, individual and gender differences, as well as cognitive development through adolescence. This coverage is very unique to Galotti's text, which shows readers both the importance and the personal relevance of understanding brain function. COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: IN AND OUT OF THE LABORATORY is perfect for instructors who like to supplement their primary text with readings from additional sources. Additional study aids, review questions, InfoTrac College Edition search terms and activities, and references to the CogLab Web site encourage students to get involved with the content-and help them understand even the most abstract concepts through hands-on practice and reinforcement.

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"The overall strengths . . . are: excellent use of examples that students will find relevant, unique emphasis on cognition in the context of culture, and presentation of rigorous scholarship in a reader-friendly manner."

"The prose is polished and the coverage is substantial. In general, there are very good examples and real-world illustrations provided. . . . Overall, this is a very polished book and the revision is even better." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Kathleen M. Galotti holds a B.A. in psychology and economics from Wellesley College, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology and an M.S.E. in computer and information sciences from the University of Pennsylvania. A full professor of psychology and cognitive studies at Carleton College, she serves as the director of an interdisciplinary program in cognitive studies that she helped establish in 1989. She is a former chairperson of the psychology department at Carleton College and teaches courses in introductory psychology, statistics, cognitive, and developmental psychology. Kathleen Galotti is the author or co-author of dozen of studies in cognitive and developmental psychology. Her research centers on the development of reasoning and decision-making skills from the preschool period through adulthood, and on the styles with which adolescents and adults plan for the future, make important life commitments, and learn new information. Her research has been funded through the NSF, the Spencer Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health. She recently authored a book entitled Making Decisions that Matter: How People Face Important Life Choices (Erlbaum, 2002).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 672 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 3 edition (July 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534600840
• ISBN-13: 978-0534600846
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #307,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Textbook, September 10, 2011

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This review is from: Cognitive Psychology In and Out of the Laboratory (Hardcover)

This textbook not only serves as a great Cognitive Psychology text book but also as a great intro into the field of psychology itself. It is easy to read, and doesn't have any unnecessary information clogging up the pages! All in all i'm very please with it and would recommend it to teachers, students, and anyone interested in the Psychology.