SWU/ANU-Cognition-2022 Autumn
Course category2022 Autumn
This course provides an in-depth survey of cognitive psychology: the scientific study of how we think. Topics covered include: methodological approaches to cognitive psychology, attention and consciousness, emotion, learning, memory, and decision-making. This course will also cover the application of psychological principles to advancing the understanding of abnormal cognitive processes.
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Describe the fundamental concepts and major themes in cognitive psychology, and the theories and methods that have been used to address these.
- Compare and contrast particular approaches to studying cognition (including behavioural, neuropsychological, and neuroimaging) in light of their use to answer a particular research question.
- Apply critical analysis skills to evaluate cognitive research studies and conclusions.
- Develop a reasoned argument by critically analysing cognitive research.