An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: Processes and Disorders provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the field for undergraduate students. The fifth edition has been thoroughly revised throughout to provide a comprehensive introduction to the core topics of cognition, including memory, perception, thinking, and language. Uniquely, the chapters covering normal cognitive function are paired with chapters on their related clinical disorders such as agnosia, amnesia, and aphasia, The book therefore provides a balanced insight into the nature of cognition and its related disorders, which is not found in other cognitive books.

Key features:

• Completely revised and updated throughout to provide a comprehensive overview of current thinking in the field
• Accessibly written by experienced textbook authors and academic experts
• Features a wealth of real-world examples throughout to bring research to life
• Specially designed textbook features, chapter summaries, further reading, and a glossary of key terms

An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology will appeal to all students on an undergraduate psychology degree course, as well as to those studying in related clinical professions.