This course introduces students to the basic aspects of human cognition. How do humans think? How do we come to know the world? The course will concentrate on the classic topics in adult cognition: pattern recognition, memory, attention, categorization, problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making. Special emphasis will be placed on cross-cultural aspects of cognition.
Code
PY2075
Name
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
PY1000CCI
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
PY (Psychology)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
3013
Last update with CAMS
Understand and describe the major theories and areas of research in cognitive psychology
Think critically about the key studies/theories
Understand and be able to evaluate the methods used to research cognitive psychology
Relate the theories and thinking of cognitive psychologists to contemporary cognitive science;
Understand the basic history and development of cognitive psychology
Understand the relationship between cognitive psychology and other psychological approaches.
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | PY2075 | COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY |