An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology : Processes and Disorders

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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 fieldAccessibly written by experienced textbook authors and academic expertsFeatures a wealth of real-world examples throughout to bring research to lifeSpecially designed textbook features, chapter summaries, further reading, and a glossary of key termsAn 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.