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Spanish by Association's unique "Linkword" approach makes it easy for you to learn hundreds of Spanish words in just a few hours. Thoroughly researched and tested, this highly effective method teaches you vocabulary and grammar through association and memory. Hundreds of words are introduced with easy-to-remember word pictures in English that help you instantly memorize and recall the new Spanish words.
Introduces a basic French vocabulary and the first principles of French grammar through word-association techniques.
The field of applied cognitive psychology represents a new emphasis within cognitive psychology. Although interesting applied research has been published over the last several decades, and more frequently in the last dozen years, this is the first comprehensive book written about the progress in this new applied area. This text presents the theory and methodology of cognitive psychology that may be applied to problems of the real world and describes the current range of cognitive applications to real-world situations. In addition, Applied Cognitive Psychology: *identifies the rudimentary principles of basic theory (e.g., perception, comprehension, learning, retention, remembering, reasoning,...
Introduces a basic Italian vocabulary and the first principles of Italian grammar through word-association techniques.
Recent years have seen major developments in our understanding of how memories works. Aspects of Memory gives a clear introduction by some of the world's leading experts. The first two chapters of set past theorising about memory in an historical context and identify the major aspects of memory to be captured by any theoretical account. Later chapters go on to discuss theoretical accounts of working memory, the development of memory, implicity memory, and context-dependent memory. A final section discusses the respective strengths and problems of naturalistic and laboratory research on memory.Aspects of Memory provides an excellent authoritative textbook of current approaches to memory.
Helps the reader to learn the German language more effectively with the method of Linkword Language System.
In this primary text for a course on study skills, the authors focus on the interrelationships between physical/emotional health and mental powers. They present 12 chapters that talk about the memory system, self-assessment of memory and study skills, the effects of physical and emotional states on studying, memory manipulations and study skills, task specific manipulations, the physical environment and external aids, and the social context. The final chapter offers advice on how to integrate and act on this information. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Memory lapses can affect self-esteem, relationships, and even lives. Do something about the problem with this new approach that pinpoints the situations that trigger different types of forgetfulness. True-life stories vividly illustrate how memory operates, why it fails, and how to prevent breakdowns. Try memory improvement techniques, including lifestyle changes; use questionnaires to develop a "memory profile"; and know what impact physical health, emotional states, and social situations have on memory. Plus: tips on remembering everything from telephone numbers to word spellings.
More than 100 pieces of advice on effective memory use are presented in this book. Each piece stands on its own and can be read in only a few minutes.