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.

Registration Name

Cognitive Psychology

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

class='sc-courselink' href='/en/2024-2025/undergraduate-catalog/courses/psyc-psychology/1000/psyc-1101'>PSYC 1101 and PSYC 2202

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. Understand how basic mental processes such as attention, memory, imagery, conceptual knowledge, reasoning, and decision-making influence behavior.
2. Use this understanding to reflect on the various theories discussed in class in order to form your own view on the mind-body debate, the workings of the mind, and the nature of consciousness.
3. Apply knowledge of mental processes to gain understanding of your own mental processes as well to apply this knowledge to understanding cognition in animals and machines.