Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Cognitive Psychology | |||
| Reference | SSM110 | Version | 4 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | April 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to demonstrate the ability to apply a critical 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 | Critically understand the research methods, ethical issues, theory, and empirical findings for key areas in Cognitive Psychology. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate the practical application of cognitive research and theory. |
| 3 | Conduct investigative research in one of the core areas of Cognitive Psychology. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| What is cognitive psychology? Attention and consciousness. Perception. Language. Language disorders. Memory. Impairments of memory. Problem solving. Reasoning and decision making. Ethical Issues in Cognitive Psychology. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Online distance learning made up of online lectures, tutorials, activities, directed reading, private study and coursework |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 24 | 24 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 126 | 126 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3 |
| Description: | Component 1 will take the form of a research project. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | Component 2 will take the form of continuous assessment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The assessment will take the form of two pieces of course work. Component 1 (70%) will take the form of a Research Project and Component 2(30%) will take the form of continuous assessment. In order to pass the module BOTH components must be passed at Grade D or above. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | AB, AA |
| B | AC, AD, BA, BB, BC, CA |
| C | BD, CB, CC, CD, DA, DB |
| D | DC,DD |
| E | AE, BE, CE, DE, AF, BF, CF, DF, EA, EB, EC, EF, ED, EE, FA, FB, FC, FD |
| F | FE, FF |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eysenck, M.W. (2018). Fundamentals of Cognition. Hove, UK: Psychology Press. |
| 2 | Eysenck, M.W. & Keane, M.T. (2020). Cognitive Psychology: A Student’s Handbook. Hove, UK: Psychology Press. |
| 3 | Golstein, E. B. (2018). Cognitive Psychology Belmont, CA. Wadsworth. |
| 4 | Harris, P. (2021). Designing and Reporting Experiments in Psychology. Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press. |
| 5 | Sternberg, R.J. (2011). Cognition (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson Learning. |