Although attention, perception and memory are identifiable components of the human cognitive system, this book argues that for a complete understanding of any of them, it is necessary to appreciate the way they interact and depend on one another.

Although attention, perception and memory are identifiable components of the human cognitive system, this book argues that for a complete understanding of any of them it is necessary to appreciate the way they interact and depend on one another. Using close examination of experiments, studies of patients and evidence from cognitive neuroscience, each of these important areas in cognitive psychology is explored in detail and related to its counterparts. Written by an established author, "Attention, Perception and Memory: An Integrated" "Introduction "explains clearly the evolution and meaning of key terminology and assumptions and puts the different approaches to this field in context.

Issues and Approaches. Sensation. Visual Perception and Memory: Making Sense of the Visual World. Visual Attention. The World of Objects and People. Auditory Perception and Memory. Sensing Touch and Pain. Auditory and Cross-modal Attention. Controlling Attention: Selecting, Planning and Remembering Actions. Varieties of Memory. Representing and Manipulating Information.