Calculus Concepts: An Informal Approach to the Mathematics of Change, International Edition - Softcover

Kenelly, John W.; Reed, Iris B.; Carpenter, Laurel R.; Harris, Cynthia R.; Biggers, Sherry; LaTorre, Donald R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0538735384 ISBN 13: 9780538735384

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2011

Synopsis

This innovative text features a graphing calculator approach, incorporating real-life applications and such technology as graphing utilities and Excel® spreadsheets to help students learn mathematical skills that they will use in their lives and careers. The texts overall goal is to improve learning of basic calculus concepts by involving students with new material in a way that is different from traditional practice. The development of conceptual understanding coupled with a commitment to make calculus meaningful to the student are guiding forces. Targeted toward students majoring in liberal arts, economics, business, management, and the life and social sciences, the text's focus on technology along with its use of real data and situations make it a sound choice to help you develop an intuitive, practical understanding of concepts.

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1. Introduction to Cognitive Psychology. 2. Cognition and the Brain: Basic Principles. 3. Perception. 4. Attention. 5. Short-Term and Working Memory. 6. Long-Term Memory: Basic Principles. 7. Everyday Memory and Memory Errors. 8. Knowledge. 9. Visual Imagery. 10. Language. 11. Problem Solving. 12. Reasoning and Decision Making.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0538735384
• ISBN 13: 9780538735384
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 744