esteemed researchers and scholars, Cognition applies real-life examples to key theories in order to create an accessible, yet comprehensive primer to the field.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DISTINCTIVE FEATURESDemonstrates how theory can be applied to real-life situations, providing a practical approach for first-time students of cognitive psychologyCovers key topics such as perception, memory, language, problem-solving, creativity, and reasoning, giving students a well-rounded introduction to the fieldCites classic and current research from around the world, including the U.S., Canada, and Europe, offering students a global perspective on the study of cognitionPresents key historical information at the start of each chapter, providing a context for the material that followsIncludes rich pedagogy, encouraging active learning of key concepts:* "Cognition in Action" boxes connect real-life examples with chapter material.* "Think Twice" boxes feature creative review exercises that invite students to engage personally with ideas and issues raised in the chapter.* "Consider This" boxes highlight notable and cutting-edge research findings.* "In the Know" review questions at the end of each chapter provide further opportunity for students to test their comprehension.* The book also includes a running glossary, highlighted key terms, learning objectives, chapter summaries, and suggestions for further reading.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~INSTRUCTOR RESOURCESInstructor's Manual* Chapter overviews* Key concepts with illustrative examples* Discussion and debate ideas* Further reading, media suggestions, and teaching aids* Homework assignments with sample answers* Suggestions for research paper topics* Sample syllabus* Web linksPowerPoint Slides* Summary of key points for each chapter* Figures, tables, and images from the bookTest Bank with questions for every chapter, including:* 25+ multiple-choice questions * 25 short-answer questions * 25+ true-or-false questions * 15 fill-in-the-blank questions~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~STUDENT RESOURCESInteractive Quizzes* Sample final exam* Review questions with answers* For every chapter: 3-4 short-answer questions, 5 fill-in-the-blank questions, 5 true-or-false questions, and 10 multiple-choice questionsStudent Study Guide* Chapter summaries* Key terms with definitions* Midterm and final exam study tipsDiscovery Lab Online (ISBN 9780195447774)* Includes 30-40 labs that test or demonstrate key concepts or theories covered in the text* Gives students an opportunity to act as researcher or test subject, and the ability to analyze and share resultsE-Book (ISBN 9780199000579)Available through CourseSmart

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