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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Cognitive Psychology | |||
| Reference | SS3021 | Version | 9 |
| Created | February 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to demonstrate the ability to apply a deep knowledge and understanding of cognitive methods and approaches to human activity. To evaluate practical applications of cognitive research. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Distinguish detailed knowledge and understanding of the key behavioural phenomena in cognitive psychology. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate the main theories and concepts in contemporary approaches to cognition. |
| 3 | Appraise historical and contemporary techniques used to examine cognitive processes. |
| 4 | Critically reflect on an aspect of cognitive psychology through practical research. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| What is cognitive psychology? Attention and consciousness. Neurodiversity. Social and biological influences on morality. Perception: basic processes. Language: acquisition. Language: production and comprehension. Language disorders. Memory: basic processes. Memory: failures of memory. Problem solving. Reasoning and decision making. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a mainly lecture based module with supporting seminars/workshops and student-centred learning. The on-campus activities will be supplemented and supported with online activities where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Component 1 is assessed by coursework | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Component 2 is assessed by examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The examination (refer to x axis on top of grid) contributes 50% to the module total. The coursework (refer to y axis on left side of grid) contributes 50% to the module total. | ||||||||
| Examination: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | D | E | ||
| E | C | C | D | D | E | F | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF 9 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | EYSENCK, M.W., 2012. Fundamentals of cognition. 2nd ed. Hove: Psychology Press. |
| 2 | EYSENCK, M.W. and KEANE, M.T., 2020. Cognitive Psychology, A Students Handbook. 6th ed. Hove: Psychology Press. |
| 3 | HARRIS, P., 2008. Designing and reporting experiments in psychology. Maidenhead: Open University Press. |
| 4 | STERNBERG, R.J., 2012. Cognition. 6th ed. Belmont: Thomson Learning. |
| 5 | GILHOOLY, K.J., LYDDY, F.M. and POLLICK, F., 2014. Cognitive psychology. Maidenhead : McGraw Hill Education |