What is cognitive psychology? How does cognitive psychology work? This book provides answers and offers a comprehensive overview. It critically and thoughtfully explains the position of cognitive psychology within the field of psychology, its development into a modern science, methodological references, and its classical areas. Historical digressions, descriptions of famous experiments, and numerous examples contribute to the lively and accessible style of this introduction. Dr. Dirk Wentura is a professor of General Psychology and Methodology at the University of Saarland in Saarbrücken. Dr. Christian Frings is a professor of General Psychology and Methodology at the University of Trier.