PSY1002 Cognitive Psychology I (20 credits)

Year Running: 2018/2019

Credit level: F4

Pre-requisites for

PSY343 (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 explores 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	160.0
Lecture	40.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Course Work	0.0	30 %
Exam	1.0	70 %

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2018-19.