Cognition

Margaret Matlin and new co–author Thomas Farmer s Cognition demonstrates how cognitive processes are relevant to everyday, real–world experiences, and frequently examines how cognition can be applied to other disciplines such as clinical psychology, social psychology, consumer psychology, education, communication, business, medicine, and law. The ninth edition continues to relate cognitive topics to applications in everyday life. This edition is fully updated with research and additional anecdotes. It also includes more research on neuroscience.

CHAPTER 1 An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Chapter Introduction

What is Cognitive Psychology?

A Historical Perspective on Cognitive Psychology

The Relationship Between Mind, Brain, and Behavior

Overview of Your Textbook

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

CHAPTER 2 Visual and Auditory Recognition

Chapter Introduction

Overview of Visual Object Recognition

Top–Down Processing and Visual Object Recognition

Specialized Visual Recognition Processes

Speech Perception

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

CHAPTER 3 Attention and Consciousness

Chapter Introduction

Overview of Attention

Eye Movements in Reading

Neuroscience of Attention

Theories of Attention

Consciousness

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

CHAPTER 4 Working Memory

Chapter Introduction

Classical Research on Short–Term Memory

The Turn to Working Memory

Working Memory Effects on Academic Performance and Relationships to Mental Health

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

CHAPTER 5 Long–Term Memory

Chapter Introduction

Brief Overview of Long–Term Memory

Encoding in Long–Term Memory

Retrieval in Long–Term Memory

Autobiographical Memory

Special Topics in Long–Term Memory

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

CHAPTER 6 Memory Strategies and Metacognition

Chapter Introduction

Memory Strategies I: Memory Strategies Informed by Memory Concepts

Memory Strategies II: Practice and Mnemonics

Metamemory

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

CHAPTER 7 Mental Imagery and Cognitive Maps

Chapter Introduction

Classical Research on Visual Imagery

Factors That Influence Visual Imagery

Auditory Imagery

Cognitive Maps

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

CHAPTER 8 General Knowledge

Chapter Introduction

Background and Approaches to Semantic Memory

Network Models of Semantic Memory

Schemas and Scripts

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

CHAPTER 9 Language I: Introduction to Language and Language Comprehension

Chapter Introduction

Overview of Psycholinguistics

On–Line Sentence Comprehension

Brain and Language

Reading

Discourse Comprehension

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

CHAPTER 10 Language II: Language Production and Bilingualism

Chapter Introduction

Speaking I: Overview of Production Processes

Speaking II: Language Production and Naturalistic Communication

Language Production and Writing

Bilingualism

Proficiency and Second Language Acquisition

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

CHAPTER 11 Problem Solving and Creativity

Chapter Introduction

Understanding the Problem

Problem–Solving Strategies

Factors That Influence Problem Solving

Creativity

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

CHAPTER 12 Deductive Reasoning and Decision Making

Chapter Introduction

Deductive Reasoning

Decision Making I: Overview of Heuristics

Decision Making II: Applications of Decision–Making Research

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

CHAPTER 13 Cognitive Development Throughout the Lifespan

Chapter Introduction

The Lifespan Development of Memory

The Lifespan Development of Metamemory

The Development of Language

Chapter Review Questions

Keywords

Recommended Readings

Glossary

Index