Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Dr Lisa Law

 

 

The course aims to give a broad understanding of the latest findings in cognitive psychology, as well as their historical roots and current practical applications. Students will gain familiarity with the major topics of the field and consider questions such as:

  • How much does talking on the telephone affect our attention whilst driving?
  • Why may we forget a new telephone number soon after dialing?
  • What happens in our brain when we create visual images with our eyes closed?
  • How does language affect the way we see colours?
  • In what way do emotions influence decisions?

 

Course Outline:

Reading

Subject

Lecture

Goldstein chapter 1,2; Ashcraft and Radvansky chapter 1

Introduction to cognitive psychology: thinking about thinking

1

Goldstein chapter 1,2; Ashcraft and Radvansky chapter 1

Mind vs brain: early and contemporary cognitive understandings

2

Goldstein chapter 3; Ashcraft and Radvansky chapter 3

Perception

3, 4

Goldstein chapter 4; Ashcraft and Radvansky chapter 4

Attention

5

Goldstein chapter 5,6,7,8; Ashcraft and Radvansky chapter 5,6,7,8

Memory

6,7,8,9

Goldstein chapter 9

Categorisation

10

Goldstein chapter 10

Imagery

11

Goldstein chapter 11; Ashcraft and Radvansky chapter 9, 11

Language

12

Goldstein chapter 13; Ashcraft and Radvansky chapter 11

Reasoning

13

Goldstein chapter 12; Ashcraft and Radvansky chapter 12

Problem-solving

14

Goldstein chapter 13; Ashcraft and Radvansky chapter 11

Decision-making

15

 

Group presentations

16,17,18,19

 

Summary, conclusions, exam preparation

19,20

 

 

Requirements:

Group presentation-50%

In-class exam – 50%. 

 

Attendance and Participation:

Attendance to class is mandatory

Active participation is greatly encouraged

 

Bibliography:

  1. Goldstein, E. B. (2011), Cognitive Psychology, Third Edition. Cengage Learning.
  2. Ashcraft, M. H. (2010) Cognition, Fifth Edition. Pearson

 

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