What is Cognitive Psychology?

Cognitive psychology is probably the most important branch of psychology for teachers in helping to understand memory, learning and education.  In this week's podcast I consider 3 questions about the cognitive approach to psychology to help teachers: What is cognitive psychology (and also cognitive neuroscience)? How do we study cognitive psychology? How can cognitive psychology help in the classroom? You can find out more about apply cognitive psychology on my video at www.changingstatesofmind.com/memorytips