Cognitive Psychology: In and out of the Laboratory

DETAILS : 

• Author : Kathleen M Galotti
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sage Publications
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 13 August 2024
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ Fifth
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 500 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9351502775
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9789351502777
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 650 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Cognitive Psychology: In and Out of the Laboratory is a comprehensive textbook that bridges the gap between controlled, theoretical research and the messy reality of everyday life. Kathleen Galotti moves beyond the "computer metaphor" of the mind to explore how we process information in "ecologically valid" settings—like why we forget where we parked or how we make decisions under pressure.

The book is structured around the information-processing model, covering:

• Perception and Attention: How we filter the world.
• Memory Systems: From sensory registers to long-term storage.
• High-Level Cognition: Problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making.
• Applied Cognition: How these processes function in the workplace, courtroom, and classroom.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen M. Galotti is a distinguished Professor of Cognitive Science and Psychology at Carleton College. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and an M.S.E. in Computer and Information Science from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on the development of reasoning and decision-making skills from childhood to adulthood. Galotti is highly regarded for her ability to synthesize rigorous experimental data with practical, human-centric examples, making complex cognitive theories accessible without oversimplifying them.