Cognitive Psychology (228-0-20)

Instructors

David Neil Rapp

Meeting Info

Swift Hall 107: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

A survey of theories and research in Cognitive Psychology, covering topics including perception, attention, memory, knowledge representation, language, reasoning and problem solving, judgment and decision-making, and learning. Theoretical issues and real-world applications will be considered across the course topics. Classes will consist of lectures, demonstrations, and discussions. Students will be required to think critically about the assumptions and methods underlying the empirical research informing course topics.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: Psych 110

Class Materials (Required)

Title: Cognition: Exploring the Science of the Mind 7th Edition Publisher: W.W. Norton Author: Daniel Reisberg ISBN 0393624137

Class Attributes

Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area
Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description