Attention, Perception and Memory: An Integrated Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780863776588 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 392 str.

Elizabeth A. Styles

Opis

Although attention, perception and memory are identifiable components of the human cognitive system, this book argues that for a complete understanding of any of them it is necessary to appreciate the way they interact and depend on one another. Using close examination of experiments, studies of patients and evidence from cognitive neuroscience, each of these important areas in cognitive psychology is explored in detail and related to its counterparts. Written by an established author, Attention, Perception and Memory: An Integrated Introduction explains clearly the evolution and meaning of key terminology and assumptions and puts the different approaches to this field in context.

Spis treści

Introduction. The Rise of Attention Research: A Cognitive Approach. The Nature of Visual Attention. Combining Attributes of Objects and Visual Search. Auditory and Crossmodal Attention. Task Combination and Divided Attention. Automaticity, Skill and Expertise. Selection and Control of Action. The Nature and Function of Consciousness

O autorze

Elizabeth A. Styles is Lecturer in Psychology at Buckingham Chilterns University College, UK