Facts on File Learning and Thinking (Student Handbook to Psychology): 04

People naturally react to and learn about the world around them without giving it much thought or, at times, even being aware that learning is taking place. Learning and Thinking describes how that learning happens—discussing some of the stumbling blocks to effective learning, how people learn and use language, and how our thought processes sometimes guide our behaviour and are affected by our behaviour. In addition, this new, full-colour book describes the abilities of people with exceptional memories and other cognitive abilities. From the Back Cover This set provides a ready reference for anyone interested in this popular field of study.Written in engaging and accessible prose by experts in the field, and enhanced with fascinating boxed features and a glossary in each volume.Human behavior is an endlessly fascinating subject, and psychology is the science dedicated to understanding the basics of human behavior and mental processes. The brand-new Student Handbook to Psychology set helps students learn more about such concepts as perception, cognition, attention, emotion, motivation, personality, relationships, and much more. In seven full-color volumes, readers are given a comprehensive survey of psychologyfrom its earliest scholars and practitioners to the development of its various methods and theories and up to the most recent research of the 21st century. About the Author Christopher M. Hakala received his Ph.D. from the University of New Hampshire and is currently a professor at Western New England University.Bernard C. Beins received his Ph.D. from the City University of New York and is a professor of psychology at Ithaca College. A recipient of the Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching Award, his publications include Best Practices: Beginning and Ending the Psychology Major and Research Methods: A Tool for Life.