Bwell Dict Cognitive Psych P (Blackwell Reference)

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1994
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The Blackwell Dictionary of Cognitive Psychology is a comprehensive in-depth account of contemporary cognitive psychology, written by the world's leading experts and overseen by an Anglo-American team of professors of psychology. Each of its 140 encyclopedia-style entries include suggestions for further reading, and the Dictionary also has a comprehensive index. This book reflects the growth in influence of the cognitive approach in psychology, both theoretically and empirically, and seeks to define those areas in which major contributions to psychology and applied psychology have been made.

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The Blackwell Dictionary of Cognitive Psychology is a comprehensive in-depth account of contemporary cognitive psychology, written by the world's leading experts and overseen by an Anglo-American team of professors of psychology. Each of its 140 encyclopedia-style entries include suggestions for further reading, and the Dictionary also has a comprehensive index. This book reflects the growth in influence of the cognitive approach in psychology, both theoretically and empirically, and seeks to define those areas in which major contributions to psychology and applied psychology have been made.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 408
Edition: 1
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 16 May 1994
ISBN 10: 0631192573
ISBN 13: 9780631192572

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The Blackwell Dictionary of Cognitive Psychology is a comprehensive in-depth account of contemporary cognitive psychology, written by the world's leading experts and overseen by an Anglo-American team of professors of psychology. Current Psychology of Cognition The editors of the volume have achieved a coverage of the field that is up to date and commendable in its breadth. ... We would also certainly recommend it to all of our students as an accurate and up to date source of basic reference. Linda A. Murray and John T. E. Richardson, Brunel University An outstanding publication of high-quality content matched by thoughtful editing, arrangement and indexing .... very much to be recommended. Reference Reviews The book constitutes a fascinating wealth of information about the field, ideal to 'dip into' for definitions or a summary of a particular area of cognitive psychology ... it is a valuable reference for students of all levels, as well as for researchers. The Australian Journal of Psychology

Author Bio

Michael W. Eysenck is Professor and Head of Department ofPsychology, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, University ofLondon, and formerly Reader in Psychology, Birbeck College, London.

Andrew Ellis is Professor and Head of Department ofPsychology, University of York.

Earl Hunt is Professor of Psychology at the University ofWashington.

Philip Johnson-Laird is Professor of Psychology atPrinceton University.