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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module you should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different theories of attention and how they affect real world performance
- Discuss the processes underlying human memory and their application in real-world contexts (e.g. eyewitness memory)
- Critically evaluate theories of reasoning and problem-solving
- Describe the relationship between attention and other cognitive processes, e.g. memory, decision making and problem solving
- Critically assess the role of emotion in cognition
- Explain the cognitive processes underlying skill acquisition.
Key topics explored in this module include:
• Attention: selective attention, divided attention, spatial vs. non-spatial attention
• Memory storage
• Eyewitness memory and false memory
• The relationship between cognition and emotion
• Reasoning & problem-solving
• Judgement & decision-making
• Learning & skill acquisition (e.g. learning to drive, dance or play music)
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Autonomous Student Learning | 101 |
Lectures | 24 |
Total | 125 |
As this is an Advanced module, it is recommended that students should have completed an introductory or intermediate level module on the topic of cognitive psychology - e.g. PSY20080 (Visual and Social Cognition) or similar. Each topic (e.g. attention or memory) will be introduced briefly, however teaching will move quickly to more advanced content, and students with no previous experience of this subject may struggle.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Individual Project: Create a short video explaining a theoretical concept from the module for a general audience. To be accompanied by a 1000 word written description. | Week 10 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
No |
Exam (Open Book): Online open-book exam (end of trimester). Includes short questions (select 2 from a choice of 4) and essay question (select 1 from a choice of 3) | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
No |
Participation in Learning Activities: Engage in group discussions each week during class time, and record your participation. | Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Individual written feedback for the mid-semester project will be provided via Brightspace within 20 working days. Brief individual feedback (rubric scores) will be provided via Brightspace.