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Cognitive psychology is the field of psychology dealing with cognitive mental processes.  It is the study of how we perceive and understand information from the world around us, how we integrate this new knowledge with our previous experiences, and how we adapt to a constantly changing environment.

      This course book of cognitive psychology is designed for EFL third-year students (Licence) to provide them with a comprehensive overview of topics related to the information-processing mechanisms of the mind, including consciousness, perception, attention, memory, conceptual knowledge, intelligence, creativity ….etc.  The course is structured to achieve the following goals:

·         Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of well established theories in cognitive   psychology.

·         Comprehending and appreciating the complexity of cognitive processes.

·         Appreciating research and theories of cognition from diverse fields of study.

·         Acquiring an understanding of research methods in cognitive psychology

     At the end of each chapter, the student finds questions to assist him ensure that he has understood the fundamentals and that he can think about the content in a variety of ways (factual, analytical, creative, and practical).