Human Information Processing
Author | : Peter H. Lindsay |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 770 |
Release | : 2013-09-11 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781483218571 |
ISBN-10 | : 1483218570 |
Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Download or read book Human Information Processing written by Peter H. Lindsay and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-09-11 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Information Processing: An Introduction to Psychology aims to convey the excitement of modern experimental psychology to the beginning student. The book discusses the organization of auditory perceptions; neural information processing; and the theories of pattern recognition. The text also describes the visual system; the dimensions of vision; the auditory system; and the dimensions of sound. The neural basis of memory; transient memories; the structure of memory; and memory processes are also considered. The book further tackles language acquisition; the process of learning and cognitive development; problem solving; and decision making. The text also looks into motivation and the biochemical responses to stress. Psychologists and students taking psychology and related courses will find the book useful."