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Presents the theory and methodology of cognitive psychology that may be applied to problems of the real world and describes the range of cognitive applications to real-world situations. This text is useful for students who are studying cognitive psychology or applied cognitive psychology.

This volume explores memory distortion and its prevention. Topics covered include: fuzzy trace theory; face identification; memory deficits with age; collaborative influences on distortion; sociocultural influences on memory; and retention of procedural and declarative information.

This book explores the well-documented phenomena of memory distortion in a variety of settings, as well as how it can be ameliorated or prevented altogether. Accessible to upper-level students, essential for basic and applied cognitive psychologists.