Download Book Cognitive Psychology, 3e, 3rd Edition - E-Book - Original PDF

Original PDF by Kenneth Gilhooly, Fiona Lyddy, Frank Pollick
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Format: Original PDF Language: English Edition: 3 Publisher: McGraw Hill / Europe, Middle East & Africa Publication Date of the Electronic Edition: 2026
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ISBN: 9781526850454, 9781526850461
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From making everyday decisions to solving complex problems, our ability to understand situations and choose the right actions is at the heart of how society works. But how do we actually process information, and why do we sometimes get it wrong? These are the questions at the core of the dynamic field of cognitive psychology.The new, third edition of Cognitive Psychology is accessible and comprehensive, bridging the gap between everyday experiences and laboratory studies, and striking a balance between research and application. This new edition enables students to not just understand cognitive psychology, but to gain the tools to critically evaluate laboratory studies and to develop a lasting interest in the discipline.Key Features:Expanded coverage of perception and attention and memoryFully updated pedagogy, including When Things Go Wrong and Research Close Up boxesResearch Methods boxes to provide extra explanation on specialized methods used in specific areas of researchRecent case studies to enhance student understanding and engagementDiscussion Questions at the end of every chapter to encourage reflection and critical thinkingChapter links to demonstrate topic connections and signpost readersA retained emphasis on the critical evaluation of researchCognitive Psychology is available as an eBook through McGraw Hill’s Connect® learning platform with AI Reader functionality, alongside a wealth of ready-made course content for teaching, learning, practice and assessment. With a variety of tools to help with course management, insight and tracking, Connect helps faculty and institutions improve student outcomes and deliver courses more efficiently. To learn more, visit mheducation.co.uk/connect.Key Connect® features for this edition include:Writing Assignment prompts to test higher levels of cognitive skills (application, synthesis, and evaluation) on the central ideas discussed in the textQuestion banks to test understanding of key concepts covered in the bookCritical Thinking Assignments enable students to develop a more applied and critical understanding of cognitive psychologyProfessor Ken Gilhooly is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire. He previously served as Chair of the Cognitive Section of the British Psychological Society.Professor Fiona Lyddy is based at Maynooth University, where she has held the positions of Head of the Department of Psychology and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.Professor Frank Pollick is a Professor at the University of Glasgow and previously worked and studied at leading institutions in the USA and Japan.Dr Sandra Buratti is Senior Lecturer in Psychology and holds the position of Deputy Head of the Department of Psychology at the University of Gothenburg.
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