In this new volume in the Oxford Psychology Series, the author presents a highly readable account of the cognitive unconscious, focusing in particular on the problem of implicit learning. Implicit learning is defined as the acquisition of knowledge that takes place independently of the conscious attempts to learn and largely in the absence of explicit knowledge about what was acquired. One of the core assumptions of this argument is that implicit learning is a fundamental, "root" process, one that lies at the very heart of the adaptive behavioral repertoire of every complex organism. The...

An accessible guide to the complex language of psychology
Now fully updat ed for its fourth edition, this wide- ranging and easy-to-use dictionary is invaluable for both students and professionals, and an indispensable resource to all areas of psychology and psychiatry. It includes:
? Thousands of definitions, including a detailed appendix on phobias
? Information on related fields such as neuroscience and social psychology
? Descriptions of how terms are employed, their wider connotations, and past usage
? A detailed look at such key concepts as addiction and instinct