This best-selling textbook presents a comprehensive & accessible overview of the study of memory Written by three of the world's leading researchers in the field it contains everything the student needs to know about the scientific approach to memory & its applications Each chapter of the book is written by one of the three authors an approach which takes full advantage of their individual expertise & style creating a more personal & accessible text This enhances students' enjoyment of the book allowing them to share the authors' own fascination with human memory The book also draws on a wealth of real-world examples throughout showing students exactly how they can relate science to their everyday experiences of memory Key features of this edition Thoroughly revised throughout to include the latest research & updated coverage of key ideas & models A brand new chapter on Memory & the Brain designed to give students a solid understanding of methods being used to study the relationship between memory & the brain as well as the neurobiological basis of memory Additional pedagogical features to help students engage with the material including many try this' demonstrations points for discussion & bullet-pointed chapter summaries The book is supported by a companion website featuring extensive online resources for students & lecturers