In this thorough and accessible text, noted researcher John R. Anderson Laddresses the theoretical foundations of cognitive psychology fully and coherently, presenting clear, cogent analyses of significant issues in the field such as knowledge representation, information processing, and cognitive neuroscience.

This new edition is thoroughly updated, especially in the area of cognitive neuroscience where new methods are having a significant impact on our under- standing of the human mind. Coverage has also been updated on a variety of other topics, including eyewitness testimony and false memory syndrome, flashbulb memories and self-reference effects, and the neural correlates of skill acquisition. The result is an integrated view of the current state of cognitive psychology that allows students to appreciate the accomplishments of the field.