ABSTRACT

This book fulfils the need for a clear overview of this area of cognitive psychology which encompasses both language and thought. Focusing on goal directed thinking and decision making, Nick Lund looks at the relationship between our grasp of language and our problem solving abilities. Different positions on the issues are contextualised and discussed in a way suitable for the AQA-A A-Level syllabus. Supplementary detail means that the book will also be valuable to other A-Level specification candidates and undergraduates coming to this area for the first time.

chapter 1|7 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|9 pages

Social and cultural aspects of language

chapter 4|11 pages

Language acquisition

chapter 5|13 pages

Theories of language acquisition

chapter 6|19 pages

Problem-solving

chapter 7|18 pages

Decision-making

chapter 8|15 pages

Study Aids