Cognitive Psychology (228-CN-65)
Instructors
Sara Cantonia Broaders
847/491-3652
Swift 243, 2029 Sheridan Road
Sara Broaders is a Professor of Instruction in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern. She received her PhD in Developmental Psychology and Mental Health Research from the University of Chicago. Her interests within psychology are diverse and she teaches a wide range of courses including Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psych, Cognitive Psych, Psychopathology, and seminar classes on topics such as Psych of Food, Psych and Law, and Psychology and “Weird” Beliefs.
Meeting Info
TBA: Wed 6:15PM - 9:15PM
Overview of class
A survey of theories and research in cognitive psychology, covering topics such as perception, attention, memory, representation of knowledge, language, reasoning and problem solving, judgment and decision-making, and consciousness. Classes will consist of lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Students will be required to think critically about the assumptions and methods underlying research on class topics. Carries science or social science credit.
Registration Requirements
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 or equivalent.
Learning Objectives
Course Objectives & Goals:
Understand the key theories, concepts, principles, and overarching themes of cognitive psychology.
Gain understanding of the various types of research methods and tools that cognitive psychologists use.
Evaluate the empirical evidence for the general theories presented for each topic to ascertain which theories and premises have the best scientific support.
Use scientific reasoning to understand and interpret cognitive phenomena.
Apply the theories and research findings from each of the specific topic areas to novel examples.
Understand how various cognitive processes interact and influence each other.
Apply cognitive psychological principles to personal and social issues.
Class Materials (Required)
Materials may include the following. Confirm course texts and materials by viewing course Canvas site or University bookstore website, or contacting the instructor.
Required Texts:
Reisberg, D. (2022). Cognition: Exploring the science of the mind, 8th New York: W.W.Norton. ISBN: 978-0-393-87760-1.
The 8th edition of the Reisberg textbook is preferred and the version stocked by the Norris bookstore. You can also use the 7th or 6th edition of the textbook. You should not use an edition prior to the 6th though since there are more substantial differences.
Brown, P.C., Roediger, H.L. III., & McDaniel, M.A. (2014). Make it stick: The science of successful learning. Harvard University Press. ISBN: 978-0-674-72901-8.
You can purchase ebook access from the publisher: https://digital.wwnorton.com/cognition8
Class Attributes
Face to face: In person, in campus space