Cognition by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
This text's success has come in large part from its up-to-date coverage of important research and theories and offers the latest and most comprehensive overview of cognition on the market today. Recent developments in perception, imagery, problem solving, and creativity are highlighted along with advances in such areas as memory and language and expanded theoretical approaches. Up-to-date,...
The Principles of Learning and Behavior: Active Learning Edition by Wadsworth Publishing Company $277.99
Human Learning by Prentice Hall College Div $59.85
This best-seller covers a wide range of theories—conditioning, social-cognitive, information processing, and social constructivism—while providing solid material on the psychology of motivation. The author's lucid prose demonstrates how different concepts of learning relate to one another; dozens of proven examples emphasize meaningful learning and the implications of the latest research. ...
Vital Lies,Simple Truths by Simon & Schuster $17.45
A penetrating analysis of the dark corners of human deception, enlivened by intriguing case histories and experiments.
The art of thinking: A guide to critical and creative thought by Harper & Row $4.99
The Art of Thinking introduces students to the principles and techniques of critical thinking, taking them step-by-step through the problem-solving process. Emphasizing creative and active thought processes, the author asserts that good thinking and problem-solving is based on learnable strategies. The book's four parts, “Be Aware,” “Be Creative,” “Be Critical,” and “Communicate...
Interpersonal Communication (Wadsworth Series in Communication Studies) by Wadsworth Pub Co $48.95
A strong competence skills component in this text enables students to see the connection between interpersonal communication theory, research, and behavior as they examine its elements and applications in various contexts, including intimate relationships and family.
Cognitive Psychology by Harcourt Brace College Pub $89.95
Cognitive Psychology, Third Edition, presents a coherent overview of cognitive psychology organized in terms of themes that cut across topic areas. Written by well-known researchers, the book is completely current in describing ongoing controversies in research; it provides summaries of key experiments that distinguish between them; and it encourages the reader to think critically about current...
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: Overcoming Regrets, Mistakes, and Missed Opportunities by William Morrow Paperbacks $13.99
Who of us can claim never to have made a mistake, missed a goal, regretted a choice, or suffered because of another's action? For those who suffer from a constant sense of regret about the past, who feel their present lives have been immutably shaped by actions they could or should or would have taken but didn't, real help is at hand. In clear, uncomplicated language, Dr. Arthur Freeman, a...
Psychology of Intelligence Analysis by Center for the Study of Intelligence $24.99
Cognition: The Thinking Animal by Prentice Hall $104.00
This highly readable book offers comprehensive coverage of classic cognitive psychology and uptotheminute coverage of controversies in the field in an interesting, lively manner that assumes no prior knowledge of cognitive psychology. The Approach of Cognitive Psychology. Visual Perception. Attention. Sensory Memory and Primary Memory. Memory Encoding, Retrieval, and Storage. Visual Imagery....