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Undergraduate SWI-PSY20006-2022
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.
$3,180 $3,430
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Required
Start dates
- 29 Aug 2022
QS RANKING 2022
19
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Subject details
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.
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- Theories of cognitive functioning and processes
- Perception
- Attention
- Memory
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Language
- Learning
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
- SWI-PSY10005-Introduction to Research Methods (No longer available)
- SWI-STA102 (Not currently available)
- SWI-PSY10004-Psychology 101 (No longer available)
- SWI-PSS120 (Not currently available)
- SWI-PSY10008-Fundamentals of Psychology (No longer available)
- SWI-PSY10003-Psychology 100 (No longer available)
- SWI-PSS110 (Not currently available)
- SWI-PSY10007-Brain and Behaviour (No longer available)
- SWI-PSY10005-Introduction to Research Methods (No longer available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
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.
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%)
Current study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22
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