Module PSYC2177: COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Department: Psychology

PSYC2177: COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Prerequisites

• Either (i) or (ii) or (iii) or (iv): (i) Level 1 modules to the value of 100 credits from C800 Psychology; OR (ii) Level 1 modules to the value of 100 credits from C817 Psychology (Applied); OR (iii) PSYC1062 IPR plus PSYC1071 Intro 1 and/or PSYC1081 Intro 2; OR (iv) PSYC1071 Intro 1 plus PSYC1081 Intro 2

Corequisites

• Either PSYC2121 Contemporary & Conceptual Issues in Psychology; OR PSYC2131 Contemporary & Conceptual Issues in Applied Psychology; OR PSYC2167 Historical & Conceptual Issues in Psychology

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• The aim of this module is to develop a broad knowledge and understanding of research and theory in some of the key areas of cognitive psychology

Content

• The module will cover related conceptual and historical issues surrounding cognitive psychology
• It will provide broad-ranging coverage of some key areas of cognitive psychology, such as memory, decision-making and attention
• The content will be delivered through weekly lectures
• Individual student support will be provided through a weekly surgery hour

Learning Outcomes

• A broad body of knowledge relating to cognitive psychology with in-depth knowledge of some topics

• Understand the relationship between theory and data, including the ability to evaluate theories and concepts
• Ability to formulate research questions and hypotheses

• Competence in written communication skills
• Competent IT skills in word processing and data presentation
• Location, reading, and review of a body of research evidence
• Critical evaluation of the quality of evidence and arguments
• Ability to adopt different theoretical positions and see relationships between them

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Acquisition of knowledge and understanding in this area is facilitated by the material covered in lectures, and the provision of detailed reading lists. Evidence of wider reading (i.e. not in set reading) will be required for higher marks
• Knowledge and understanding will be assessed via an essay. A choice of essay questions will be provided at the end of the module
• The essay assignment will assess the ability to organise, review and evaluate evidence and theory, to provide critical appraisal, and to contrast theoretical positions
• A key component in the preparation of essays is the acquisition of adequate word processing skills
• Feedback on progress in the module will be provided via in-class activities
• Subject-specific and Key skills are fostered through lectures and discussion and will be assessed via the essay

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

None

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University