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On completion of this module students should be able to:1. Describe and understand how we acquire, store and use information about the world around us;2. Describe and understand the different research methods used by psychologists to study perception and cognition;3. Identify and think critically about areas of research in perception and cognition which can be applied to everyday problems and issues.
Indicative Module Content:Key topics include an introduction to the senses in Perception and to key topics in Cognition including attention, memory, problem solving. In both Perception and Cognition students are introduced to the methods used by psychologists to study perception and cognition
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 105 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Midterm grade will be uploaded for students, those seeking to check or receive feedback should contact module coordinator
Name | Role |
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Professor Klaus Kessler | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |