An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Processes and Disorders
5. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-87739-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 482 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm

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.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Groome, David

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Biologische Psychologie, Neuropsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Kognitionspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 Introduction. Chapter 2 Perception. Chapter 3 Attention. Chapter 4 Disorders of perception and attention. Chapter 5 Short-term Memory. Chapter 6 Long-term memory. Chapter 7 Disorders of memory. Chapter 8 Thinking and problem-solving. Chapter 9 Disorders of thinking and problem-solving. Chapter 10 Language. Chapter 11 Disorders of Language. Chapter 12 Cognition and Emotion.

Über Autor(innen)

David Groome was Senior Academic in the Psychology Department at the University of Westminster until 2011, when he retired. However, he continues to write cognitive psychology books. He has now authored 15 books, but this still leaves him some way behind his friend Mike who appears further down this list of authors. David’s hobbies include tennis, dogs, and music. He is a keen guitarist and he is still waiting for his big break as a rock star.