Psychological methods and the study of cognitive functions
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Due to rich historical legacy as well as recent advances in the field, cognitive psychology spans a large array of research methods, experimental paradigms and measuring techniques that provide a powerful set of tools in the study of cognitive functions. A sample of research methods from two core approaches, experimental psychology and cognitive neuropsychology, are presented along with some of the examples and considerations of their use.
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