Books in the Challenges and Controversies in Applied Cognition Series series

Presents the theory and methodology of cognitive psychology that may be applied to problems of the real world and describes the range of cognitive applications to real-world situations. This text is useful for students who are studying cognitive psychology or applied cognitive psychology.

This book explores the well-documented phenomena of memory distortion in a variety of settings, as well as how it can be ameliorated or prevented altogether. Accessible to upper-level students, essential for basic and applied cognitive psychologists.

This volume explores memory distortion and its prevention. Topics covered include: fuzzy trace theory; face identification; memory deficits with age; collaborative influences on distortion; sociocultural influences on memory; and retention of procedural and declarative information.