E-Books →Cognitive Psychology (3rd Edition)

In this text you will learn what we actually do and do not know about the mind, as determined
from the results of controlled scientific research. You will learn that there is much more going on
in your mind than you are conscious of. You are aware of experiences such as seeing something,
remembering a past event, or thinking about how to solve a problem-but behind each of these
experiences are a myriad of complex and largely invisible processes. Reading this text will help
you appreciate some of the "behind the scenes" activity in your mind that is responsible for
everyday experiences such as perceiving, remembering and thinking.
Another thing you will become aware of is that there are many practical connections between
the results of cognitive psychology research and everyday life. One especially important
connection is how research in cognitive psychology can help you to improve the way you study.
The following two prinCiples are designed to help you get more out of this text.