Cognition - Vantage Learning Platform

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• Streamlined chapters support the key learning objectives covered in today’s undergraduate cognitive psychology courses.
• Connections between concepts offer a holistic view of modern cognitive psychology.
• Coverage is framed via three areas of cognition: Cognitive Components, Cognitive Representations, and Cognitive Skills.
• Theories are introduced at the start of each chapter to help learners understand why and how cognitive research investigates and informs concepts.
• Engaging, straightforward stories of research methodology help students to link scientific processes to theoretical coverage and real life.
• Chronological coverage of research in chapters supports an understanding of the field today.
• Each chapter offers applied examples that connect to day-to-day life.
• Chapters conclude with a summary and list of recommended readings.