Attention, Perception and Memory: An Integrated Introduction / Edition 1

by Elizabeth Styles

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780863776595
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/10/2005
Series:	Psychology Focus Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	392
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

'The book nicely highlights historical linkages to current research paradigms and guides the reader through increasingly sophisticated content in a very readable way. While offered as an introductory volume it is not too basic and more experienced readers may benefit from the author's interweaving of research and clinical insights. Illustrations, self-assessment questions a glossary and highlighted references for further reading add to its readability and usefulness.' - Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, December 2005

'Attention, Perception & Memory: An Integrated Introduction is the latest in the Psychology Focus series. A number of contributions to this series may hold interest for JINS readers. This book is intended for undergraduate psychology students and for use in cognitive psychology classes. The perspective that it is necessary to integrate these domains of function to best understand their interrelationships and how they depend on each other is both appropriate and worth emphasizing. The naive reader will benefit from an explanation of terminology and scientific assumptions placed within the context of the cognitive neuroscience literature. The book nicely highlights historical linkages to current research paradigms and guides the reader through increasingly sophisticated content in a very readable way. While offered as an introductory volume it is not too basic and more experienced readers may benefit from the author's interweaving of research and clinical insights. Illustrations, self-assessment questions, a glossary, and highlighted references for further reading add to its readability and usefulness.' - Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, December 2005

'When this book is compared with more traditional texts in attention, perception and memory, it is considerably smaller in size and much more selective in content, yet I would predict that beginning students would retain more out of this book because of the clarity of the writing style. ... Styles' talent for capturing the important research questins and providing an easy-to-understand context is evident. ...I would recommend this as a text for students who are looking for an up-to-date study of contenporary research in cognitive psychology.' - Paula Goolkasian in PsycCRITIQUES, March 2006

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