Human Memory (3rd Edition)

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Book Description

This electronic book, Human Memory, Third Edition (PDF), offers a comprehensive review of research and theory pertaining to human memory. The book is divided into three main sections. In the background part, topics such as the history of memory, fundamental neuroscience concepts, and research technique are discussed. In the section on core subjects, mechanisms of forgetting, sensory registers, short-term/working memory, episodic memory, memory that is not declarative, and semantic memory are all discussed. Last but not least, there is a section devoted to special subjects, which covers topics such as formal models of memory, autobiographical memory, memory for space and time, memory and reality, and more. Throughout the book, the author of a best-selling book combines examples from the fields of psychology, law, education, and medicine to demonstrate how applicable the concepts are to everyday life and a variety of professional fields. In addition, there are opportunities presented for college students to investigate the testing of memory in situations that are conducted in laboratories. The chapters can be covered in any order, which provides professors and instructors with the maximum amount of flexibility in designing course assignments. Each chapter includes key terms, an overview, Stop and Review synopses, Improving Your Memory and Study in Depth boxes, Try it Out exercises, study questions, and sections titled Putting It All Together and Explore More.

This textbook is designed for use in advanced or introductory-level classes in human memory, neuropsychology of memory, human learning and memory, as well as seminars on many issues related to human memory. Additionally, it is suitable for use in classes dealing with broad cognitive psychology and cognitive science.

What's New in the Third Edition:

• Now available in full-color!
• Students could benefit from having more graphs, tables, and images to help them visualize concepts.
• Expanded coverage of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), neurology, and other current developments including pupilometry and NIRS.
• Improving the Capacity of Your Memory boxes highlight the practical features of memory, while boxes in the Study in Depth section explain the techniques that were taken to generate the results.
• The most recent findings from research on memory, including topics such as the testing effect, memory reconsolidation, the effects of sleep, the default mode network, childhood memory, neurogenesis, and other topics.
• There is a website located at www.routledge.com/cw/radvansky that contains outlines; chapter summaries; review points; quizzes; key terms with definitions; and links to related websites; videos; and suggested readings for all students. Additionally, there are PowerPoints; multiple-choice and essay questions; discussion questions; and a conversion guide for current adopters for instructors.

Please be aware that the Human Memory 3rd Edition PDF eBook is the only component of this offering. This purchase does not include any additional codes or resources of any kind.