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Cognition and Human Performance
UndergraduateSWI-PSY200062023
Course information for 2023 intake
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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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Cognition and Human Performance
About this subject
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.
- Theories of cognitive functioning and processes
- Perception
- Attention
- Memory
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Language
- Learning
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%)
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Entry requirements
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
SWI-PSY10005 (Not currently available)
and one of
SWI-STA10003-Foundations of Statistics (no longer available)
SWI-PSY10005 (Not currently available)
SWI-STA102 (Not currently available)
and one of
SWI-PSY10004 (Not currently available)
SWI-PSS120 (Not currently available)
SWI-PSY10008 (Not currently available)
and one of
SWI-PSY10003 (Not currently available)
SWI-PSS110 (Not currently available)
SWI-PSY10007 (Not currently available)
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)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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