<PS13 Cognitive Psychology II>
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Cognitive Psychology II
Cognitive Psychology II
PS13
NFQ Level:
June 2013
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Description:
Dr. Sarah Sinnamon
ECTS Credits:
This module will introduce the student to contemporary research and theories on
higher-order processes in human cognition such as problem solving, memory,
attention, reasoning, judgement, decision making etc.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
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Understand the principal issues in cognitive psychology
Describe the key concepts, theories and methods pertaining to mental processes
Demonstrate ability to critically evaluate theory and research in the field
Relate life experience to knowledge gained from cognitive psychology
Report on the cognitive and learning processes involved in the various modules of the BA degree
Pre-requisite Learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
PS5M
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
Indicative Content
<PS13 Cognitive Psychology II>
Reasoning and problem solving
Cognition, emotion and memory
Computer models of cognition and connectionism
Some issues on the application of cognitive psychology in areas such as learning, emotion and eye witness
testimony; reading; language
Expertise
Anxiety and performance
Present and future directions within cognitive psychology
Assessment Breakdown
Seminar paper
Continuous Assessment: essay, presentation or in-class test
End-of-module test
Total
Coursework Breakdown
Type
Description
Workload
Type
Lecture
Independent Learning
Library
Laboratories
Seminar
%
10%
30%
60%
100%
Outcome
addressed
% of
Total
Assessment Date
Full-Time Hours per semester
Description
Lecturing input
Self-directed reading and revision
Self and tutor-directed reading of course material
Self and tutor-directed lab
Self- and tutor-directed
Resources
Essential Book Resources
Core
Matlin, M. (2009). Cognitive Psychology. Wiley.
Solso, R.L., Maclin, M. & MacLin, O.H. (2007) Cognitive Psychology. Allyn & Bacon.
Hours
18
50
50
6
1
Total Workload 125
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Supplementary
Aitchison, J. (1998). The articulate mammal. London: Routledge.
Baddeley, A. D. (1997) Human Memory: Theory and Practice
Eysenck, M.W., & Keane, M.T. (2005). Cognitive psychology: A student’s handbook (5th ed.). Sussex, England:
Psychology Press Ltd.
Henderson, J. (1999). Memory and Forgetting (Routledge Modular Psychology)
Jackson, N.E., & Coltheart, M. (2001) Routes to Reading Success and Failure. ISBN 1-84169-011-2, (hbk)
Pinker, S. (1995) The Language instinct: The new science of language and mind. London: Penguin ISBN: 0-14017529-6
Roberton, S.I. (2001). Problem Solving, ISBN 0-415-20300-7, (pbk)
Solso, R.L., Maclin, M. & MacLin, O.H. (2007) Cognitive Psychology. Allyn & Bacon.
Wheeldon, L. R. (ed.) (2000) Aspects of Language, Production, ISBN 0-86377-882-8, (hbk)
Essential Article/Paper Resources
Selected readings and journal articles will be recommended in class
Other Resources
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