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Record Nr.

UNINA9910792947603321

Autore

Hadlington Lee

Titolo

Cybercognition / / Lee Hadlington

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, California : , : SAGE Publications, , 2017

ISBN

1-5264-7009-8

1-5264-1444-9

1-5264-1446-5

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xii, 234 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

303.483

Soggetti

Information technology - Psychological aspects

Technology - Social aspects

Cognitive psychology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Exploring the concept of cyberspace -- The human information processor -- The population(s) of cyberspace -- Attracting attention in the digital environment -- Digital gaming, brain training and cognition -- Multitasking -- Task switching and digital technology : the impact of interruptions -- Technology and education -- Decision-making in the online environment : credibility -- Search strategies and heuristics -- Technology addictions and cognition -- The end : where do we go from here?

Sommario/riassunto

Technology is developing rapidly. It is an essential part of how we live our daily lives-in a mental and physical sense, and in professional and personal environments. Cybercognition explores the ideas of technology addiction, brain training, and much more. This text provides readers with a guide to understanding concepts related to the online world. It answers important questions: . What is the impact of digital technology on our learning, memory, attention, problem-solving, and decision making? . If we continue to use digital technology on a large scale, can it change the way we think? . Can human cognition keep up with technology? Suitable for students on Cyberpsychology and Cognitive Psychology courses at all levels, as well as anyone with an inquiring mind.