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.
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.
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
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.
Registration for the course requires no prerequisites.
There will be two quiz sections, and the evaluation reflects the quality of quiz answers.
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.