A Student's Guide to Psychology Isi Guides to the Major Disciplines The book "A Student's Guide to Psychology Isi Guides to the Major Disciplines" is a comprehensive guide that provides an overview of the field of psychology, its history, key concepts, theories, and applications. The book is divided into four parts, each part focusing on one of the major disciplines of psychology: cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical psychology. Each part begins with an introduction to the discipline, followed by chapters that explore the key concepts, theories, and research methods used in that area of psychology. The book also includes case studies and examples to help students understand how the concepts are applied in real-world settings. Part One: Cognitive Psychology Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes such as perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making. This part of the book explores the historical developments of cognitive psychology, including the contributions of influential figures such as William James and Jean Piaget. It also discusses the key theories and models of cognition, including information processing theory, cognitive load theory, and cognitive architectures.

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