The new edition of this standard textbook provides a comprehensive insight into central aspects of human experience and behavior. It focuses on the processes and mechanisms of psychological phenomena, examined from cognitive and neuroscientific perspectives. This standard work covers the following essential topics: perception and attention; emotion and motivation; learning and memory; language production and comprehension; thinking and problem-solving; action planning and execution. Each chapter has been authored by experts in the respective field. This fourth edition has been fundamentally updated and supplemented with additional chapters. The content is illustrated with concrete application examples – from research to practice – as well as informative color illustrations and a well-developed didactic layout. Additionally, it includes digital questions and answers for self-testing. Like previous editions, this edition offers a competent introduction for students, making it ideal for exam preparation in bachelor's and master's programs. At the same time, this work serves as an optimal reference for scientifically and practically working psychologists, as well as individuals from related disciplines. Students and instructors will find helpful online supplementary materials and the included flashcard app on the accompanying website.