PS205: Cognitive Psychology

Explore the fascinating world of mental processes, perception, memory, and decision-making

Cognitive Psychology

Understanding the Mind's Inner Workings

This course explores the fascinating world of cognitive processes including perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and empirical research, you'll gain insights into how the mind processes information and shapes our understanding of the world.

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

1

An overview of cognitive psychology, its history, and key theoretical frameworks that guide research in this field.

Perception & Attention

2

Explore how we perceive and attend to information in our environment, including visual and auditory processing.

Memory Systems

3

Understand the different memory systems, including working memory, long-term memory, and the processes of encoding, storage, and retrieval.

Language Processing

4

Examine how we acquire, comprehend, and produce language, including the cognitive processes involved in reading and speech.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

5

Investigate the cognitive processes involved in problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making, including heuristics and biases.

Cognitive Development

6

Learn about how cognitive processes develop across the lifespan, from infancy through adulthood and into older age.