Using a lively, engaging, non-technical approach to discuss sophisticated research and theory, this book provides a comprehensive survey of all aspects of human learning and cognition-- from the simplest phenomena of conditioning to complex reasoning and decision making. Designed to show readers clearly how psychology is important in their everyday lives, it features an abundance of practical examples throughout (including international examples) and a series of high-interest applications boxes. The book explores the biological bases of learning and cognition at all levels, from a balanced theoretical perspective. Learning and Cognition in History. Issues in the Study of Learning and Cognition. Fundamentals of Conditioning. Traditional Theories of Conditioning. Contemporary Theories of Conditioning. Early Information Processing: Recognition, Attention, and Working Memory. Long-term Memory. Language. Comprehension and Discourse. Thinking: Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Decision Making. Cognitive Science and the Mind-Body Problem. Neurophysiology of Learning and Cognition. Evolution of Learning and Cognition. The Origin and Development of Language. Development, Learning and Cognition. For anyone interested in learning and cognition.
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A complete survey of all aspects of human learning and cognition, from the simplest phenomena of conditioning to complex decision making, this text also explores the biological bases of learning and cognition at all levels from a balanced theoretical perspective. Using exceptionally clear writing and compelling real-world examples, it shows students clearly how psychology is important in their everyday lives.
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Using a lively, engaging, non-technical approach to discuss sophisticated research and theory, this book provides a comprehensive survey of all aspects of human learning and cognition-- from the simplest phenomena of conditioning to complex reasoning and decision making. Designed to show readers clearly how psychology is important in their everyday lives, it features an abundance of practical examples throughout (including international examples) and a series of high-interest applications boxes. The book explores the biological bases of learning and cognition at all levels, from a balanced theoretical perspective. Learning and Cognition in History. Issues in the Study of Learning and Cognition. Fundamentals of Conditioning. Traditional Theories of Conditioning. Contemporary Theories of Conditioning. Early Information Processing: Recognition, Attention, and Working Memory. Long-term Memory. Language. Comprehension and Discourse. Thinking: Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Decision Making. Cognitive Science and the Mind-Body Problem. Neurophysiology of Learning and Cognition. Evolution of Learning and Cognition. The Origin and Development of Language. Development, Learning and Cognition. For anyone interested in learning and cognition.
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This review is from: Learning and Cognition (5th Edition) (Hardcover)
This is by far the worst textbook I have ever used. Each chapter has tons of information, which is a good thing, dont get me wrong though. However, I found the book is written in a very unorganzied way: information are everywhere, the authors introduce a topic and lead you to nowhere. I just have a hard time to understand the main theme/focus of each chapter. This could be my own problem (i.e. being dumb and stupid,) but nothing like this ever happened to me before. By the way, I think the older version is actually better written than the current edition. The 4th edition has a clear cut between sections and better flow from one to another. Why do I have to pay almost $100 on a new book while I need to read the older version for better understanding?
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excellent book,
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This review is from: Learning and Cognition (Hardcover)
an exciting book, students will learn about pavlovian and thorndlike conditioning to the deepest terms
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