Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior II

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This course continues to explore theories of Cognition and Affect by examining how humans process information and organize their knowledge and emotional experiences. Topics in this course will build upon the topics covered in Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior I. Topics include the process and representations involved in memory, concept formation, speech and language, problem solving, creativity, reasoning, and emotion. Further, much of the focus will be on how emotion affects cognitive functioning. Peer reviewed literature from cognitive psychology, cognitive neuropsychology, and emotion research will be utilized.