Fundamentals of Cognition [Hardcover]

Mark H. Ashcraft (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321012070 | ISBN-13: 978-0321012074 | Publication Date: November 24, 1997 | Edition: 1

PLEASE PROVIDE COURSE INFORMATION Based on Ashcraft's best-selling text Human Memory, 2/e, this shorter and more accessible alternative provides the ideal balance of depth and breadth of coverage for a one-semester introductory undergraduate course. In addition, the text contains cutting-edge coverage of the brain in a separate chapter and superior coverage of often neglected topics, including Biederman's object recognition theory and coverage of "forgotten" and eyewitness memory.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 412 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (November 24, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321012070
• ISBN-13: 978-0321012074
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,314,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Excellent Introductory Text!, March 4, 2001

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Joseph Wetterling (Moorestown, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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Mark Ashcraft has written a very accessible and friendly introduction to cognitive psychology in this textbook. This slim volume covers a variety of topics, focusing on memory (as many similar books do) but also including pattern recognition, attention, reasoning, language, and the brain. He writes in an understandable and inviting style, without sacrificing academic detail. Highly recommended.

4.0 out of 5 stars Out-dated and Adequate, September 9, 2011

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Josh (San Jose, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

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1993 Cognitive Science editions are adequate for entry-level (introductory) Cognition classed. Fortunately Professor Liston of San Jose State University recognizes this situation and accommodates learning needs and students financial capabilities. Introductory Cognition courses do not need cutting-edge/current, breakthrough textbooks. Most introductory students cannot grasp the intellectual rigor required for comprehending advanced Cognitive Science concepts, rules, standards, and philosophies.

The book is in surprisingly good condition for being 18 years aged. Must have been through few 'good' owners, a few 'good' owners, or one 'excellent' owner.

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