23 Feb, 2011

Cognitive Dissonance: Progress on a Pivotal Theory in Social Psychology (Science Conference Series) ISBN13: 9781557985651Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison. Papers presented at a two-day conference at the University of Texas at Arlington, held in the winter of 1997. Discusses contributions to the field of cognitive dissonance and presents suggestions for future research. List Price: $ 29.95 Price: $…. Click Here to Read More
22 Feb, 2011

by See-ming Lee 李思明 SML Psychology Courses Online: Why Choose Online Studying? Article by Virginia Ewans
Are you serious about going into psychology? Well, it’s a great choice! But wait, do you have any problems with fulfilling your dream? Job, children, lack of time… Don’t loose your heart! You can still get what you want! So how about self-improvement?Even if you have no time for visiting psychology school, you still can advance your knowledge in this field. As an option, you may sign up for psychology courses online. This way you’ll be ready to continue your education any moment! So what do you think…. Click Here to Read More
21 Feb, 2011

by jennandjon A great career in Psychology assured with the EPPP Article by Psychology-practice-review@googlegenie.com
The EPPP is an essential test that needs to be passed by candidates aspiring to become successful psychologists. To carve a niche in the field of psychology, one needs to pass this grueling exam.In order to study in a systematic way, aspiring psychologists are studying with the help of software programs which are easily available online. These websites provide a great deal of information about the EPPP courses and help students to pass the exam. Studies show that in-spite of having knowledge about…. Click Here to Read More
19 Feb, 2011
Speaking 2 languages may delay getting Alzheimer’s Mastering a second language can pump up your brain in ways that seem to delay getting Alzheimer’s disease, scientists said Friday. Read more on Seattle Times Juggling Languages Can Build Better Brains Once likened to a confusing tower of Babel, speaking more than one language can actually bolster brain function by serving as a mental gymnasium, according to researchers. Recent research indicates that bilingual speakers can outperform monolinguals–people who speak only one language–in certain mental abilities, such as editing out irrelevant information and focusing on important information … Read more on redOrbit Speaking…. Click Here to Read More
18 Feb, 2011

by Will Lion Consumer Psychology and Business Article by David Afana
The manner in which people relate themselves to the things they use on a daily basis is called consumer psychology. In this theory studies the manner in which a person behaves when he decides to buy a particular product. It is also called consumer behavior and it deals with all the factors that lead a consumer to buy a particular product such as product value and influence of advertising.Consumer psychology helps explain the mannerisms of a consumer’s behavior and predicts the way in which a consumer will make his decisions. Many of the theories…. Click Here to Read More
16 Feb, 2011

Cognitive Psychology: A Student’s Handbook 5th Edition This fifth edition of the best-selling international cognitive psychology textbook has been substantially updated and restructured to reflect new developments in cognitive psychology, and made more student-friendly. Established approaches covered in depth include: Experimental cognitive psychology Cognitive science with its focus on modelling Cognitive neuropsychology with its focus on cognition following brain damage. Extensive new material in this edition includes: Cognitive neuroscience approaches such as brain scanning and imaging studies which illustrate the principles of brain function New material on…. Click Here to Read More
15 Feb, 2011
Physical Video Games May Help the Elderly Psychologically Seniors get an unexpected benefit from playing exergames, or video games that encourage physical activity Read more on The Atlantic Minister Clement Celebrates Canadian Research Excellence OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Feb. 14, 2011) – Today, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and Suzanne Fortier, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), announced the winners of Canada’s top natural sciences and engineering prizes awarded by NSERC. Read more on Marketwire Researchers Find 2 Neural Pathways That Play Role In Developing Phobias Why do some people fret over…. Click Here to Read More
14 Feb, 2011

Instant Notes in Cognitive Psychology Instant Notes in Cognitive Psychology provides a succinct yet comprehensive overview of the key theoretical and empirical topics in cognitive psychology, providing easy access to the core information in the field. List Price: Price:…. Click Here to Read More
12 Feb, 2011

Readings in Cognitive Psychology: Applications, Connections, and Individual Differences This reader offers articles that students can relate to several different facets of cognition, as well as other sub-disciplines of psychology. Topics such as the distinction between top-down and bottom-up processing, divided attention, proactive interference, language learnability, and expertise are presented in these up-to-date, highly informative, and interesting articles. This is a research reader students will find interesting, applicable, and extremely relevant to their course and lives. Students will get a good deal of exposure to the fundamental concepts that have helped define the…. Click Here to Read More
11 Feb, 2011

Readings in Cognitive Psychology In READINGS IN COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY, Sternberg and Wagner balance classic with contemporary research. With readings chosen specifically for their significance to the field, this comprehensive reader can be used on its own or be used as an accompaniment to another cognitive psychology text. List Price: 82.95 Price:…. Click Here to Read More
10 Feb, 2011

Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience, Sixth Edition Biological Psychology is a comprehensive survey of the biological bases of behavior that is authoritative and up-to-date. Designed for undergraduates enrolled in Biological Psychology, Physiological Psychology, or Behavioral Neuroscience, the book continues to offer an outstanding illustration program that engages students, making even complicated topics and processes clear. It offers a broad perspective, encompassing lucid descriptions of behavior, evolutionary history, development, proximate mechanisms, and applications. The Sixth Edition features a thoroughly redesigned and…. Click Here to Read More
8 Feb, 2011

An Introduction to Applied Cognitive Psychology Co-Authors: Kevin Baker, Corriene Reed, David Heathcote, Moira Maguire & Richard Kemp An Introduction to Applied Cognitive Psychology offers a student friendly review of recent research in the application of cognitive methods, theories and models to real-world scenarios. The authors approach cognitive psychology by looking at how people use basic cognitive skills in everyday environments. In this way, they explore how people use their knowledge to influence their behaviour in life, and throw light on the inter-relationships between each part of the cognitive system. The central areas of visual perception, attention, memory, language,…. Click Here to Read More