Cognition and Human Performance

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

Equivalent subjects

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

• SWI-PSS240

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

SWI-STA10003-Foundations of Statistics, or SWI-PSY10005-Introduction to Research Methods, or SWI-STA102 and SWI-PSY10004-Psychology 101, or SWI-PSS120 , or SWI-PSY10008-Fundamentals of Psychology and SWI-PSY10003-Psychology 100, or SWI-PSS110 , or SWI-PSY10007-Brain and Behaviour and SWI-PSY10005-Introduction to Research Methods ;

Special requirements

No special 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: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21