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How We Think and Learn (Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Implications) by Jeanne Ellis Ormrod, University of Northern Colorado,Cambridge University Press is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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vii, 229 pages : 24 cm "Written in a conversational and engaging manner, How we think and learn introduces readers to basic principles and research findings regarding human cognition and memory. It also highlights and debunks twenty-eight common misconceptions about thinking, learning, and the brain. Interspersed throughout the book are many short do-it-yourself exercises in which readers can observe key principles in their own thinking and learning. All ten chapters end with concrete recommendations, both for readers' own learning and for teaching and working effectively with others. As an accomplished researcher and writer, Jeanne Ellis Ormrod gives us a book that is not only highly informative but also a delight to read"--Back cover Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-222) and index The general nature of human cognition and learning : probably not quite what you think it is -- The human brain : the hardware of our thinking and learning -- Cognition and learning as constructive processes : finding order in chaos -- Key components of the human memory system : an overly simplistic yet useful model -- In-depth cognitive processing : maximizing the "long-term" in long-term

Author

Jeanne Ellis Ormrod, University of Northern Colorado,Cambridge University Press

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9781316616840

Subjects

Psychology, Education