PSYC 4410 Cognitive Psychology

This course examines cognitive processes, including perception, attention, memory, comprehension, reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving. The course will give an understanding of the methods used to gather and evaluate evidence about cognitive processes, and an understanding of the ways in which knowledge of these processes has been applied to solve problems and improve the quality of life.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PSYC 1101 and PSYC 2201

Typically Offered

Athens Campus: fall day - Demorest Campus: fall day; summer as needed online

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of constructs and theories in cognitive psychology.
2. Discuss, analyze and think critically about contemporary research, as it applies to classical theories in cognitive psychology.
3. Understand the methods used for examining cognitive phenomena in the laboratory.
4. Consider the applications of cognitive phenomena to everyday experiences in real life and the lab.
5. Be able to think critically and evaluate the methodologies, results and implications of psychological studies (i.e., to become an informed consumer of scientific research).