Foundations of Cognitive Psychology: Core Readings

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Summary: Student Review
Review: Far from being like the old, dry, boring Psychology books of yore, "Foundations of Cognitive Psychology", though a required text for the Cognitive Psychology students at McGill, is able to hold its own and rise above the competition. A collection of articles, ranging from the philosophical "Where Am I?" by D. Dennett to the downright scientific (for example "Features and Objects in Visual Processing" by A. Treisman), the book gives the reader and the student a sample of the many possible views and stances regarding Cognition. According to Webster's dictionary, Cognitive Psychology is defined as "relating to, or being conscious of mental activity (as thinking, remembering, learning or using language)." Levitin's "Foundations" proves that Cognition is much more complicated than just a simple definition in the dictionary. Students and interested readers will benefit from this text.

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Summary: Levitin a Genius
Review: Levitin, professor of psychology at McGill university has managed to gather the work of some of the best minds in cognitive psychology together in one book. A plethora of interesting and informative essays, this book is a must read for anyone who every wondered: who am I, and why do I think the way I do?

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Summary: Interesting and challenging read
Review: This book delves into the human psyche and engages the reader into discovering the nature of human thought and its processes. An intriguing and informative read!

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Summary: very informative book!
Review: This book is great. It is clear and easy to understand. It is making this topic so much more enjoyable!