PSY1002 Cognitive Psychology I (20 credits)

Year Running: 2018/2019

Credit level: F4

Pre-requisites for

PSY2002 (when the module is running)

Description

This unit provides an overview of core components of cognition, and principles of their investigation. The module covers perception, attention, performance, cognitive neuroscience, language, learning, memory and reasoning. It introduces and explored key concepts, theoretical perspectives and foundational methods. Examples of key studies in cognitive psychology will be considered critically.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	158.0
Lecture	40.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	24.0	100 %

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2021-22. Students will be informed by the academic department of any changes made necessary by the ongoing pandemic.