PSY307 Cognition (8)
Abstract| This subject provides a grounding in the study and theory of cognitive processes, mainly from an information processing perspective. Topics covered include visual perception, attention, face recognition, memory, imagery, thinking, language, reasoning, problem-solving, and neuro-cognition. Current issues/debates in these areas of cognitive research are also examined. Applications of cognitive psychology are also considered. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Internal | Bathurst Campus | | Internal | Port Macquarie | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Distance | Bathurst Campus | Session 3 | | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PSY307
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Psychology |
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Assumed Knowledge| PSY201 and (PSY202 or PSY203 or PSY204 or PSY208) |
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| Incompatible subject(s) |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the dominant paradigm in cognitive psychology ie. the study of the interactions between environmental information and the human processor of information
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the range and complexity of human mental processes
- be able to use and understand the methodologies of cognitive psychology applied to the study of mental processes
- be able to identify aspects of the material and personal environment which might affect the efficiency of human information processing
- be able to appreciate the many applications of cognitive psychology |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- The origins of cognitive psychology
- Visual perception and face recognition
- Processes involving higher human reasoning, language, problem solving, decision making
- Applications of cognitive psychology
- Pathologies/disorders resulting from illness and head injury which allow a better understanding of cognitive processes
- Future directions including Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
