Overview
The Education Reference Guide series is designed to provide a solid foundation for the research of various educationaltopics. This volume offers an introduction to the elements of educational psychology, including an overview of someof the psychological theories and applications that have had the most impact on the field of education. The essaysexamine advancements in understanding complex cognitive mechanisms, such as critical thinking and motivation,and the ways in which educators have utilized this information to improve the academic experience for their students.