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Supersummary with Attention by Proctor & Vu

Attention by Robert W. Proctor and Kim-Phuong L. Vu is a comprehensive exploration of the psychology of attention, its mechanisms, and its role in various cognitive processes. Proctor is a professor of psychology at Purdue University known for his research on human cognition and human-computer interaction. Vu is a professor of cognitive psychology at California State University Long Beach, who particularly teaches and researches attention and perception.

This book serves as an in-depth guide for students, researchers, and professionals interested in understanding how attention works, how it is studied, and how it influences everyday activities. It offers an academic yet accessible overview of the topic, touching on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications.

The book covers key concepts in attention research, such as selective attention, divided attention, sustained attention, attention in social contexts and the implications of attention in different settings. Through a

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Summary with Critical Thinking

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• Book title: Critical Thinking
• Author: Moore & Parker
• Edition: 13th edition
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Summary with Streetlights and Shadows: Searching for the Keys to Adaptive Decision Making

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• Book title: Streetlights and Shadows
• Subtitle: Searching for the Keys to Adaptive Decision Making
• Author: Klein
• Edition: 1st edition
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Summary with Thinking, Fast and Slow

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• Book title: Thinking, Fast and Slow
• Author: Kahneman
• About: The book has been divided in five parts
  • Part 1: How do fast thinking and slow thinking work? Chapters 1-9
  • Part 2: How do heuristics and biases work? Chapters 10-18
  • Part 3: In what ways can you get overconfident? Chapters 19-24
  • Part 4: How do you make choices and decisions? Chapters 25-34
  • Part 5: What is the effect of fast and slow thinking on your experiences, choices and well-being? Chapters 35-38
• Edition: 1st edition
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