A. Candidates can refer to the table below to have a look at the famous Cognitive Psychology books along with their respective authors:

A. Both Cognitive Psychology and Humanistic Psychology are fields lay major focus on individuals over groups. 
The candidates can refer to the table below to understand the difference between Cognitive Psychology and Humanistic Psychology:

A. Candidates can refer to the table below to understand the difference between Cognitive Psychology and Behaviorism:

A. Cognition is an action performed mentally. It involves gaining knowledge, thinking and sensing. Psychology is a science which is involved with the study of behavior and thinking patterns of humans.

Cognitive Psychology is a sub-branch of Psychology and falls under the domain of Humanities & Social Sciences. It focuses on memory, analytical abilities, observational skills, perception and comprehension skills.

Cognitive Psychology aids in treating patients with mental illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

A. Cognitive Psychology is neither an easy subject nor a difficult one. Candidates are recommended to choose a course based on their interests and abilities. In this digital era, where there is immense availability of information, candidates can find books, blogs, videos and other resources online. Gaining concept clarity, studying regularly and getting doubts cleared can help a candidate in learning Cognitive Psychology effectively.

A. Yes, a candidate who has completed Class 12 in any stream can pursue Cognitive Psychology courses at undergraduate level. Cognitive Psychology courses at PG level can be pursued by graduates belonging to any discipline. However, some colleges might have different eligibility criteria for admission into Cognitive Psychology courses.

Though, Cognitive Psychology does not fall under the domain of Medicine or Neuroscience, the candidates who successfully complete the course and become Cognitive Psychologists can work in healthcare institutions.

A. No, candidate who wishes to pursue a career as a Cognitive Psychologist must possess the required qualifications, skills and experience. It is recommended that the Candidates who wish to become Cognitive Psychologists should pursue courses in Cognitive Psychology.

However, candidates can learn Cognitive Psychology to gain in-depth understanding about human mental processes and learn efficient practices for better cognition.

Here are some ways through which candidates can study Cognitive Psychology without pursuing a Cognitive Psychology degree:

• Reading Books on Cognitive Psychology written by renowned authors in the field.
• Watching informative videos and documentaries on the subject.
• Pursuing online certification courses on Cognitive Psychology
• Joining groups and online discussion forums of Cognitive Psychology. It can help a candidate in networking with people having similar interests and get exposure to different perspectives.

A. Candidates from all academic backgrounds are eligible to apply for Cognitive Psychology programmes at various course levels in India. However, in order to excel in a Cognitive Psychology course, candidates can gain some pre-required knowledge by following through the steps given below:

Going through school level books on Psychology. These books are beginner-friendly and can introduce the candidate to basic concepts related to Cognitive Psychology.

Reading self-help books on Cognitive Psychology

Learning through online content. The candidates are recommended look for the authenticity of the course before learning through online videos, blogs or forms of online content.

A. The main concepts involved in Cognitive Psychology are reasoning, decision-making, learning,concept formation, attention, judgment, memory and human perception.

The main theories of Cognitive Psychology are as follows:

Given below are some of the common applications of Cognitive Psychology in different fields: