Introduction To Cognitive Psychology

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A survey of psychology as the science of mental life, covering theories and research in perception, reading, attention, consciousness, imagery, memory and its improvement, problem solving, creativity, decision making, and artificial intelligence. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. Prerequisite(s): PSY 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Describe basic aspects of visual perception and visual imagery. 2. Explain the role of attention in cognition. 3. Describe basic representations and processes of memory. 4. Understand high-level cognitive functions such as reasoning, problem solving, and language. 5. Understand how cognitive neuroscience can inform cognitive psychology. View Class Schedule