Description

Cognitive psychology studies how the human brain processes perception, learning, memory, thinking, emotion, and consciousness across micro, meso, and macro scales. Perception involves how people perceive and interpret objective stimuli, while sensation reflects direct brain responses to sensory input. This field explores internal mental processes like attention, problem-solving, and language, contributing to a deeper understanding of brain function and aiding in psychological interventions. By recognizing attention as a selective and limited resource, psychologists develop strategies to enhance focus and concentration in individuals with attentional difficulties. This book focuses on conceptual frameworks where cognitive systems manipulate symbols, structured by networks of relationships to explain complex behaviors.