PSY30410

Learning Outcomes:

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.

Indicative Module Content:

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 Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

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.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual written feedback for mid-semester essays will be provided via Brightspace within 20 working days. As the end-of-semester assessment is an exam, individualised feedback other than grades will not be provided.