Outline of lecture

This lecture covers basics of cognitive psychology, with emphasis on memory, learning, reasoning, and decision making. As an introductory course, familiarity with experimental psychology is not necessary prior to registration.

Purpose of lecture

This lecture covers basics of cognitive psychology, with emphasis on memory, learning, reasoning, and decision making. As an introductory course, familiarity with experimental psychology is not necessary prior to registration.

Plan of lecture

The plan throughout the semester is as follows:

Weeks 1 through 6: Structure and function of Memory
Week 7: Essay Quiz 1
Weeks 8 through 14: Higher-order cognition & development
Week 15: Essay Quiz 2

Textbook and reference

Books by Kathleen Galotti or Robert Solso bearing "cognitive psychology" in their titles would be helpful. They are not required readings, and the lectures design assumes the necessity of no textbook.

Related and/or prerequisite courses

Registration for the course requires no prerequisites.

Evaluation

There will be two quiz sections, and the evaluation reflects the quality of quiz answers.

Comments from lecturer

English is the language of instruction. Students should master written and oral English at the level of 60-64 score in Internet-Based Testing TOEFL.