Cognitive Psychology

This course is a part of:

Associate of Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

This course investigates the internal mental processes of thought such as visual processing, learning, memory, problem solving, and language. This course provides an introductory survey of these human cognitive abilities. To this end,the scientific method will be utilized to explore the absolute thresholds of human sensation (psychophysics) and will demonstrate how human perception is prone to gross inaccuracy.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Describe the value and purpose of cognitive psychology

• Develop a familiarity with a wide range of topics within cognitive psychology including Cognitive Neuroscience, Perception, Attention, Memory, Language, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives and historical trends related to the primary content and applied areas in psychology (biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical)

• Demonstrate effective use of scientific & statistical reasoning and information literacy skills, including designing and conducting research studies, to draw conclusions about psychological phenomena.

• Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible behaviors appropriate for professional and

  personal settings in a diverse world.

• Demonstrate effective use of scientific & statistical reasoning and information literacy skills, including designing and conducting research studies, to draw conclusions about psychological phenomena.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills for different purposes (e.g., professional and

  interpersonal)