Cognitive Psychology

Cod y Modiwl: PS21820
Teitl y Modiwl: Cognitive Psychology
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Ioana Mihai
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Saffron Passam; Miss Alexandra Brookes; Dr Catherine O'Hanlon; Dr Ioana Mihai; Mr David Dalley; Dr Gareth Hall; Professor Nigel Holt; Dr Judith Roberts; Dr Victoria Wright; Professor Charles Musselwhite; Dr Heather Norris; Dr Alexander Taylor; Dr Valerie Todd

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Lab Portfolio: 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Semester	Exam: 2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Lab Portfolio: 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Exam: 2 Awr	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate key knowledge and understanding in relation to core topics in cognition
Evaluate primary research in a range of aspects of cognitive psychology
Critically assess key theories and concepts in cognitive psychology
Describe research methods, techniques and paradigms used to investigate cognitive processing
Demonstrate an understanding of how key findings and concepts from cognition can contribute to aspects of applied psychology
Identify relationships between cognitive processes

Disgrifiad cryno

This module introduces students to the systematic study and understanding of human cognitive processing. As part of this module, you will examine key conceptual, theoretical and applied issues in understanding a wide range of cognitive processes. You will develop an understanding of the main areas of the discipline – such as attention, perception and memory – together with more applied and contemporary aspects of cognition, including thinking and reasoning, problem solving and metacognition.

Nod

This module aims to introduce students to the core theories, methods, and empirical findings in cognitive psychology. It seeks to develop students’ ability to critically evaluate cognitive research and apply scientific reasoning to understand mental processes such as perception, attention, memory, language, and decision-making.

Cynnwys

Attention, Perception, Memory, Learning, Thinking, Consciousness, Language, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Metacognition, Cognitive Neuropsychology

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Practical sessions will require students to contribute effectively to group discussions. Students will also be required to demonstrate a good standard of written communication in both their lab report and examination.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	The assessments on this module allow students the opportunity to develop and apply knowledge and skills to real-world contexts. This applied perspective will enhance students’ ability to think beyond their degree programme. Through the assessments undertaken in the module, students will be able to enhance their transferable skills (e.g., oral communication, written work, analytical, and critical thinking).
Datrys Problemau	Students will develop their problem solving skills in the context of undertaking the lab report assessment. As part of this, students will apply relevant models and frameworks to empirical data they collect. They will also need to engage in reasoning and evaluation in respect of how well such models account for the observed data.
Gwaith Tim	Students will work in small teams to develop and collect data for their lab report. Thus, students will be afforded an opportunity to develop their groupwork skills in a research-based setting.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Under the guidance of the module convenor, students will improve their own learning and performance by undertaking their own research and contributing to the development of the individual lab report.
Rhifedd	Students will be expected to comment on aspects of statistical analysis through the examination of research designs. Students will also need to apply the appropriate statistical analysis in lab reports.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Across the module, students will develop a range of subject-specific skills including: Developing an understanding of the research methods used in the study of cognition Developing an ability to plan, conduct and evaluate a small-scale research study in the field of cognition using appropriate tools, methods and techniques * Developing the ability to reason about cognitive concepts and principles on the basis of empirical data * Developing the ability to apply understanding from empirical and theoretical findings to the understanding of human behavior in real-world contexts.
Sgiliau ymchwil	The development of the lab report will enable students to develop and apply their research and information literacy skills. Students will use research skills in the conducting and evaluation of their lab report project. Information literacy will be developed whilst researching the background literature to the topic under investigation and developing the introductory section to the lab report.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	In order to successfully complete the lab report, students will develop skills in using electronic bibliographic resources (e.g. Primo, ScienceDirect etc.), statistical software (e.g. SPSS) and general productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel etc).

Nodau

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