Cognitive Psychology Zusammenfassungen (1. ausgabe)

Topics within knowledge are introduced; such as, the prototype approach, exemplar approach, definitional approach, etc. Semantic networks and hierarchy are explained.

This introductory chapter answers the question: what is cognitive psychology? The history of cognitive psychology is also explained. Other topics covered in this chapter include: cognitive revolution, behaviorism, information processing, top-down and bottom-up processing.

This section covers different types of reasoning: inductive and deductive. Different types of heuristics are explained, as well as theories to decision making. The physiology of thinking is also described.

This chapter explains how to get information into long term memory through the levels of processing theory. Other topics include: comprehension, organization, improving learning, consolidation, fragility of memories, and amnesia types.

This chapter differentiates between visual imagery and mental imagery. It discusses how perception is related to imagery, along with many other theories of imagery.

The topic of language is defined and discussed, as well as more in depth topics such as understanding words, sentences, perception in language, and producing language.

This chapter covers topics related to decisions, as well as different approaches to making decisions. Ways to reason are included; such as, inductive and deductive reasoning. All kinds of heuristics are explained, along with the physiology of thinking.

This chapter differentiates between mental and visual imagery. Perception and imagery are compared, as well as imagery in the brain.

Different approaches to solving a problem are explained; such as, the gestalt approach, information processing, and creative problem solving. How experts solve problems is also explored.

Basic principles of cognitive psychology are discussed. The areas of the brain and their function are explained, as well as the function of neurons and neuro imaging technology.