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Undergraduate SWI-PSY20006-2023

Cognition and Human Performance

Investigate the field of cognition and the methods psychologists use to study performance.

Sort through the contents of the mind and determine how they relate to human behaviour. Address how the brain deals with memory, language and problem-solving.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

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Prior study

Required

Start dates

28 Aug 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

Explain the evolution of contemporary cognitive psychology;
Evaluate the major theoretical and biological underpinnings of human perception, attention, memory, reasoning, language, and learning;
Compare and contrast the different methodologies used in contemporary cognitive psychology, including neuroscience and cognitive science approaches;
Apply theories and principles of cognitive psychology to situations that arise in everyday life;
Critically evaluate contemporary research articles published by leading cognitive psychologists;
Analyse and present findings from cognitive research in an appropriate manner.

Topics covered

- Theories of cognitive functioning and processes
- Perception
- Attention
- Memory
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Language
- Learning

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

SWI-PSS240 (Not currently available)

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

SWI-STA10003-Foundations of Statistics (No longer available)
SWI-PSY10005-Introduction to Research Methods (No longer available)
SWI-STA102 (Not currently available)

and one of

SWI-PSY10004-Psychology 101 (No longer available)
SWI-PSS120 (Not currently available)
SWI-PSY10008-Fundamentals of Psychology (No longer available)

and one of

SWI-PSY10003-Psychology 100 (No longer available)
SWI-PSS110 (Not currently available)
SWI-PSY10007-Brain and Behaviour (No longer available)

and

SWI-PSY10005-Introduction to Research Methods (No longer available)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject provides students with an understanding of the contents and workings of the human mind and their relation to behaviour. Students will gain an awareness and knowledge of the main theories of cognition and human performance. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of practical exercises where they can apply their theoretical knowledge to practical situations and demonstrations.

Assessments

Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.

Practical Exercises (up to 12) (12%)
Individual Report (48%)
Final Assessment (TBC) (40%)

Textbooks

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